Old Maps of Readington Township, New Jersey for Hiking & Exploration

1. 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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4. 1891 Map of Somerville

   

   1891 Somerville

   1891 Print · USGS

   Somerset County was a bustling corridor of industry and rail commerce at the close of the nineteenth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through specific stops like North Branch Depot or explore the early infrastructure of Bound Brook and the Water Power Cos Raceway.

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7. 1893 Map of Somerville

   

   1893 Somerville

   1893 Print · USGS

   Somerset County in the late nineteenth century is a hub of rail-driven commerce and riverfront industry. Local historians can trace the early footprints of Bernardsville and Basking Ridge or locate vanished landmarks like Burnt Mill and North Branch Depot.

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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. 1898 Map of Somerville

    

    1898 Somerville

    1898 Print · USGS

    Somerset County in the late nineteenth century is a landscape of established river towns and critical rail junctions. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Somerville, locate small communities like Pluckemin, or follow the Water Power Cos Raceway near Raritan.

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16. 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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19. 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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22. 1905 Map of Somerville

    

    1905 Somerville

    1905 Print · USGS

    Central New Jersey at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape shaped by the Raritan River and early rail expansion. Researchers can trace the Delaware and Raritan Canal, locate landmarks like Chimney Rock, and find old centers like Pluckemin and Bernardsville.

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25. 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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28. 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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31. 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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34. 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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37. 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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40. 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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43. 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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46. 1954 Map of Califon, 1955 Print

    

    1954 Califon

    1955 Print · USGS

    Hunterdon County was a region of river-carved valleys and rail-fed villages in the mid-1950s. Genealogists can trace family names through Fairmount Cem and Union Cem, or locate rural landmarks like McCrea Mills and the State Reformatory.

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49. 1954 Map of Gladstone, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Gladstone

    1956 Print · USGS

    Mid-century New Jersey comes to life in this detailed survey of the corridor between Oldwick and Far Hills. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of St Johns Academy, find family plots in local Cem sites, and follow the Delaware Lackawanna and Western rail line.

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52. 1954 Map of Flemington, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Flemington

    1956 Print · USGS

    Hunterdon County and the Raritan Valley appear here in the mid-1950s, before the flooding of Round Valley. Researchers can trace the river-and-rail economy through Flemington Junction, Three Bridges, and old industrial sites like Darts Mills.

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55. 1955 Map of Raritan, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Raritan

    1956 Print · USGS

    Somerset County is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape shaped by major rail lines and the winding Raritan River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near St Bernards Cem, the North Branch Depot, and the sprawling Belle Mead General Depot.

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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 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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73. 1986 Map of Newark, 1987 Print

    

    1986 Newark

    1987 Print · USGS

    Northern New Jersey during the mid-eighties shows an incredible transition from the industrial harbor to the wooded Highlands. Researchers can trace the massive footprints of Picatinny Arsenal and Newark International Airport or explore protected lands like the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.

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