1940s Maps of Hunterdon County, New Jersey

1. 1942 Map of Norristown

   

   1942 Norristown

   1942 Print · USGS

   Southeastern Pennsylvania at the onset of World War II shows a landscape of busy industrial river towns and expanding rail suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace the early transit networks connecting Norristown, Doylestown, and the riverfront at New Hope.

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4. 1943 Map of Frenchtown

   

   1943 Frenchtown

   1943 Print · USGS

   The Delaware River valley thrived as a rail and industrial corridor in the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace local roots through numerous landmarks like Frenchtown High School, Alexandria Cemetery, and Baptistown School.

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7. 1943 Map of High Bridge

   

   1943 High Bridge

   1943 Print · USGS

   Western New Jersey industrial and institutional corridors are meticulously mapped here during the early war years. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the NJ State Hospital or the Grobelis Farm, and identify vanished local landmarks like the Air Raid Station and Asbury Graphite Refinery.

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10. 1943 Map of Hackettstown

    

    1943 Hackettstown

    1943 Print · USGS

    New Jersey's northwestern hills and valleys come alive in this wartime survey, showing the industry and landscapes of the Musconetcong and Raritan watersheds. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines to the N J Hosiery Mill, the State Fish Hatchery, and rural centers like Drakestown and Springtown.

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13. 1943 Map of Flemington

    

    1943 Flemington

    1943 Print · USGS

    Hunterdon County is shown here during the early 1940s, when the river-and-rail economy of central New Jersey was in full swing. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Rockefellows Mills, Durling Farms, and Holcomb Mills.

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16. 1943 Map of Gladstone

    

    1943 Gladstone

    1943 Print · USGS

    Somerset and Morris counties are captured here during the early 1940s, showing a landscape of deep-rooted mining history and river-valley farming. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Bernards School, the DL & W RR corridor, and the sites of the Wortman Mine and Bartles Mine.

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19. 1943 Map of Stockton

    

    1943 Stockton

    1943 Print · USGS

    Hunterdon and Bucks counties are captured here in the early 1940s, highlighting the vital river-and-rail corridor along the New Jersey-Pennsylvania border. Researchers can trace old schoolhouses like Locktown School or locate industrial sites like the Stone Quarry and Delaware Canal.

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22. 1943 Map of Pennington

    

    1943 Pennington

    1943 Print · USGS

    The Delaware River borderlands between New Jersey and Pennsylvania are captured here during the Second World War. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside landmarks like Scudders Falls, old family hamlets like Bear Tavern, and the early footprint of Mercer Airport.

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25. 1943 Map of Washington

    

    1943 Washington

    1943 Print · USGS

    Warren County at the height of the second World War reveals a busy landscape of industry and rail. Genealogists can trace family names at the Pequest Union Cemetery or find historic workplaces like Oxford Furnace and the Magnetite Mine.

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28. 1943 Map of Rocky Hill

    

    1943 Rocky Hill

    1943 Print · USGS

    Somerset County is captured here in the early 1940s, balancing its deep-rooted farming heritage with significant wartime and state institutions. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites across the Sourland Mountain Hills and locate the sprawling State Village for Epileptics or the War Aid Depot.

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31. 1943 Map of Easton

    

    1943 Easton

    1943 Print · USGS

    Easton and Phillipsburg emerge as a powerhouse of industrial and river activity at the height of the 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lehigh Canal, locate the South Easton Cem, and identify old sites like Island Park and the Vulcanite Cement Co.

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34. 1943 Map of Point Pleasant

    

    1943 Point Pleasant

    1943 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Bucks and Hunterdon counties come alive through this survey of the river valley during the war years. Researchers can trace the Canal Feeder and railroad lines that defined the Delaware River corridor, or locate family landmarks like the Menonite Cemetery and Reading School.

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37. 1943 Map of Bethlehem

    

    1943 Bethlehem

    1943 Print · USGS

    Northampton and Lehigh counties hummed with industry and river commerce during the early war years. Researchers can trace the path of the Lehigh Valley RR, locate family-named landmarks like Chief Tatamy, and find rural schools such as Mexico School and Poplar Valley Sch.

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40. 1943 Map of Riegelsville

    

    1943 Riegelsville

    1943 Print · USGS

    The Delaware River corridor comes alive in the early 1940s, highlighting the industrial and transport ties between eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local industry at Durham Furnace or locate family roots near Durham Union Church and the Finesville School.

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43. 1943 Map of Raritan

    

    1943 Raritan

    1943 Print · USGS

    Somerset County is shown in detail during the early 1940s, highlighting a landscape where massive private estates and wartime military depots sat alongside growing villages. Researchers can trace the industrial Raritan Factory Shaft, find the Green Knoll School, or locate the historic Woods Tavern.

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46. 1943 Map of Lambertville

    

    1943 Lambertville

    1943 Print · USGS

    The Delaware River valley at the height of the war years shows a landscape of busy canals, paper mills, and cross-river communities. Researchers can trace the industrial riverfront in Lambertville or locate family sites like the Thompson Memorial Cemetery and Fairfield School.

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49. 1943 Map of Bloomsbury

    

    1943 Bloomsbury

    1943 Print · USGS

    Bloomsbury and the Musconetcong Valley are captured here during the mid-forties, showing a landscape shaped by heavy industry and vital rail corridors. Researchers can trace the massive Edison Portland Cement Co, the path of the Morris Canal, and local landmarks like Kennedy Mills.

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52. 1943 Map of Cakepoulin Creek

    

    1943 Cakepoulin Creek

    1943 Print · USGS

    Hunterdon County during the early war years reveals a landscape of established rail corridors and rural hamlets. Local historians can trace family locations near the Lehigh Valley line, the Oakgrove Grange Hall, and country schools like Jutland School.

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55. 1943 Map of Califon

    

    1943 Califon

    1943 Print · USGS

    Hunterdon County during the early 1940s maintains its agrarian character along the winding South Branch Raritan River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life at New Germantown, the Burrill Mine, and the N. J. State Reformatory.

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58. 1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print

    

    1944 Newark

    1971 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor from Philadelphia to New York was in a period of massive transition during the mid-forties. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the Lehigh Valley RR, locate military installations like Picatinny Arsenal, and explore the early sprawl near Levittown.

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61. 1949 Map of Newark

    

    1949 Newark

    1949 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor between Philadelphia and New York comes alive in this post-war survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the massive rail networks of the Reading Railroad and locate major installations like Fort Dix or Picatinny Arsenal.

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