Old Maps of Alexandria Township, New Jersey for Metal Detecting

1. 1890 Map of Easton

   

   1890 Easton

   1890 Print · USGS

   The Delaware River valley thrived as a transport hub during the 1890s, where three major canals and multiple railroads met at the Pennsylvania-New Jersey border. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the paths of the Morris Canal, the works at Durham Furnace, and the strategic Musconetcong Tunnel.

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4. 1890 Map of High Bridge

   

   1890 High Bridge

   1890 Print · USGS

   Hunterdon and Morris counties at the close of the nineteenth century are defined by their complex rail networks and dramatic ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of High Bridge, Clinton, and the settlements surrounding the distinct curve of Cushetunk Mountain.

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7. 1891 Map of Easton

   

   1891 Easton

   1891 Print · USGS

   The Delaware River valley thrived as a corridor of heavy industry and transit in the 1890s. Trace the path of historic waterways and early rail lines, including the Morris Canal, the ironworks at Durham Furnace, and rural crossroads like Still Valley.

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10. 1898 Map of High Bridge

    

    1898 High Bridge

    1898 Print · USGS

    Hunterdon County is mapped in the late nineteenth century as a vital transportation corridor defined by the Cushetunk Mountain range. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact rail routes and rural hamlets of the era, from High Bridge and Glen Gardner to the Lehigh Valley Railroad.

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13. 1900 Map of Raritan

    

    1900 Raritan

    1900 Print · USGS

    North Jersey in the late nineteenth century was a complex web of mountain ridges and vital rail corridors. Researchers can trace ancestral routes through old junctions like High Bridge, industrial sites at Mine Hill, and the shores of Lake Hopatcong.

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16. 1905 Map of Raritan

    

    1905 Raritan

    1905 Print · USGS

    Northern New Jersey's ridges and valleys are meticulously detailed here at the turn of the century. You can trace the complex rail networks of the Lehigh Valley R.R. and locate family landmarks from Swayze Mills to the Powder Depot near Picatinny Peak.

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19. 1905 Map of High Bridge

    

    1905 High Bridge

    1905 Print · USGS

    Hunterdon County at the opening of the twentieth century was a vital junction for New Jersey’s industrial rail lines and river-powered settlements. Researchers can trace the legacy tracks of the Central Railroad of New Jersey and locate early communities like High Bridge, Clinton, and Annandale.

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22. 1932 Map of Easton

    

    1932 Easton

    1932 Print · USGS

    The Delaware River valley thrived as a corridor of industry and transport in the early 1930s, bridging Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of early industry along the Morris Canal or locate local landmarks like St Josephs Ch and Mine Hill.

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25. 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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28. 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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31. 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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34. 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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37. 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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40. 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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43. 1952 Map of Cakepoulin Creek

    

    1952 Cakepoulin Creek

    1952 Print · USGS

    Hunterdon County during the early fifties shows a landscape of small farming hamlets and active rail corridors. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like the Mt Salem Cemetery, Oakgrove Grange Hall, and Jutland School.

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46. 1953 Map of Frenchtown

    

    1953 Frenchtown

    1953 Print · USGS

    The Delaware River valley thrived mid-century with active rail lines and riverside industry connecting New Jersey and Pennsylvania communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through several rural schoolhouses and landmarks like Alexandria Cemetery, Lodge Hall, and Milford.

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49. 1955 Map of Pittstown, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Pittstown

    1956 Print · USGS

    Hunterdon County is shown in the mid-1950s as a patchwork of productive townships and historic crossroad settlements. Researchers can trace the lineage of local landmarks like Bethlehem Cem, the Lehigh Valley rail line, and vanished tavern sites like Point Tavern.

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52. 1955 Map of Frenchtown, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Frenchtown

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Delaware River valley thrived as a corridor for rail and commerce in the mid-1950s, bridging New Jersey and Pennsylvania communities. Researchers can trace family roots through riverside settlements like Frenchtown and Milford, or locate rural landmarks such as Milford Union Ch and Alexandria Cem.

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55. 1955 Map of Bloomsbury, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Bloomsbury

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Musconetcong Valley in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape where historic industrial infrastructure meets post-war growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named roads and rural hamlets like Stewartsville, Asbury, and the path of the old Morris Canal.

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58. 1956 Map of Newark

    

    1956 Newark

    1956 Print · USGS

    The industrial heart of the Mid-Atlantic is captured here at the dawn of the highway era, tracing the dense corridors between Newark and Philadelphia. Genealogists and local historians can map the rail networks of the Reading RR or locate mid-century military life at Fort Dix Military Reservation.

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61. 1957 Map of Newark

    

    1957 Newark

    1957 Print · USGS

    The industrial and military heart of the Mid-Atlantic is mapped during its post-war suburban boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail corridors of the Reading Railroad and locate key landmarks from Princeton University to Fort Hancock.

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64. 1960 Map of Newark

    

    1960 Newark

    1960 Print · USGS

    The industrial heart of the Mid-Atlantic is shown at mid-century, stretching from the dense urban centers of Newark and Philadelphia to the Blue Mountain ridges. Researchers can trace historic rail lines, coastal defenses at Fort Hancock, and the riverfront growth of Trenton and Easton.

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67. 1964 Map of Newark

    

    1964 Newark

    1964 Print · USGS

    Greater New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania appear at the peak of their industrial and rail-centered development in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Pennsylvania RR, identify mid-century landmarks like CAMP KILMER, or follow the Schuylkill River through READING.

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70. 1984 Map of Allentown, 1985 Print

    

    1984 Allentown

    1985 Print · USGS

    The Lehigh Valley and southern Poconos are captured in the mid-eighties as industry and academic life converge along the river corridor. Trace the rail-and-water networks connecting Jim Thorpe and Bethlehem, or explore landmarks like Lehigh University and the Delaware Water Gap.

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73. 1984 Map of Newark, 1985 Print

    

    1984 Newark

    1985 Print · USGS

    Northern New Jersey's massive industrial and transit network is on full display in the mid-eighties, showing the region just before modern redevelopment. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense urban grids of Newark, find historic landmarks like Ellis Island, and locate the sprawling Picatinny Arsenal in the western hills.

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