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Old Maps of Trenton, New Jersey for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Trenton with 29 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Trenton has changed over the decades.

Trenton, NJ maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Bordentown
    1888 Map of Bordentown
    1888 Bordentown
    1888 Print · USGS
    Central New Jersey in the 1880s was a bustling corridor of river commerce and intersecting rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Bordentown, locate the junctions of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and find rural settlements like Recklesstown and Arneytown.
  4. 1890 Map of Burlington
    1890 Map of Burlington
    1890 Burlington
    1890 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River corridor was a thriving network of canal commerce and rail lines in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landings and early settlements like Dunks Ferry, Hulmeville, and the State Lunatic Asylum near Trenton.
  7. 1893 Map of Bordentown
    1893 Map of Bordentown
    1893 Bordentown
    1893 Print · USGS
    Central New Jersey in the late nineteenth century was a bustling corridor of rail lines and established river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Bordentown, Hamilton Square, and the various branches of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1893 Map of Burlington
    1893 Map of Burlington
    1893 Burlington
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River valley thrived as a corridor of rail and river commerce in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct transport hubs like Dunks Ferry, explore the grounds of the State Lunatic Asylum, and locate old stops along the Philadelphia and Newtown Railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1904 Map of Burlington, 1958 Print
    1904 Map of Burlington, 1958 Print
    1904 Burlington
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River corridor thrives during the early twentieth century as a hub of rail, canal, and river commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through riverside landings like Borton Landing or follow the legacy of institutions such as the George School and the State Lunatic Asylum.
  16. 1906 Map of Burlington
    1906 Map of Burlington
    1906 Burlington
    1906 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River corridor was a bustling hub of rail and water transport in the early 1900s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of riverside wharves like Andalusia Wharf and institutional landmarks such as the State Lunatic Asylum.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 1906 Map of Bordentown
    1906 Map of Bordentown
    1906 Bordentown
    1906 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River corridor and Burlington County interior are seen here in the early 1900s, showing a landscape shaped by rail and river commerce. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and hamlets near Bordentown, Hamilton Square, and the mills at Walnford.
    6 unique versions available
  22. 1907 Map of Trenton
    1907 Map of Trenton
    1907 Trenton
    1907 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River valley hums with turn-of-the-century industry and transport as river canals and railroads converge between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of the George School, find early post offices like Holland PO, or locate old mill sites such as Blackwells Mills.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1918 Map of Camp Dix
    1918 Map of Camp Dix
    1918 Camp Dix
    1918 Print · USGS
    New Jersey at the height of the Great War features the sprawling mobilization grounds of Camp Dix and its expansive Rifle Range. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct stops like Imlaystown Sta or locate family roots near New Egypt and Colliers Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1942 Map of Burlington
    1942 Map of Burlington
    1942 Burlington
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River valley thrived at the start of the 1940s as a hub of heavy rail and river commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and old transit points like Dunks Ferry, Borton Landing, and Neshaminy Falls.
  31. 1944 Map of Trenton West, 1950 Print
    1944 Map of Trenton West, 1950 Print
    1944 Trenton West
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River corridor near Trenton and Morrisville is captured here at the height of its mid-century rail and industrial era. Genealogists and historians can trace old property boundaries and landmarks from Fallsington to the landmark Wm Trent House 1719.
  34. 1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print
    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.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1947 Map of Trenton West
    1947 Map of Trenton West
    1947 Trenton West
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River corridor near Trenton and Morrisville was a hive of rail and river activity just after the war. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Fallsington, locate the Wm Trent House 1719, and follow the Reading Company line through Woodside.
  40. 1947 Map of Trenton East
    1947 Map of Trenton East
    1947 Trenton East
    1947 Print · USGS
    Mercer County and the Delaware River waterfront are captured here just after the war as industrial hubs and suburban neighborhoods began to expand. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Warner Village, locate the Bordentown Cemetery, or find the Pennsylvania Maritime Academy along the riverbank.
  43. 1948 Map of Trenton East, 1949 Print
    1948 Map of Trenton East, 1949 Print
    1948 Trenton East
    1949 Print · USGS
    Mercer County and its surroundings are documented here in the late 1940s as suburban expansion began to reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace the development of Warner Village and Hamilton Square or locate landmarks like the Pennsylvania Maritime Academy and Bordentown Cemetery.
  46. 1948 Map of Bordentown, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Bordentown, 1954 Print
    1948 Bordentown
    1954 Print · USGS
    Central New Jersey stands at the crossroads of military expansion and early highway development in the years following the war. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural layouts of Bordentown and New Egypt or locate landmarks like Arneys Mount and the Pa Maritime Academy.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1949 Map of Newark
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1955 Map of Trenton West, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Trenton West, 1957 Print
    1955 Trenton West
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley transformed during the mid-fifties as planned communities like Levittown and Fairless Hills rose beside the river. Researchers can trace early suburban development through family-centric neighborhoods like Oaktree Hollow and landmarks like Rider College or the 3 M Airport.
    5 unique versions available
  55. 1956 Map of Newark
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1957 Map of Newark
    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.
  61. 1957 Map of Trenton East, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Trenton East, 1960 Print
    1957 Trenton East
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century development spreads eastward from the Delaware River during the late fifties as residential neighborhoods begin to fill the spaces between historic hamlets. Researchers can trace the era's institutional landscape at the State Reformatory, the State Fairgrounds, and local landmarks like St Anthonys Convent.
    6 unique versions available
  64. 1960 Map of Newark
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1964 Map of Newark
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1982 Map of Trenton, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Trenton, 1983 Print
    1982 Trenton
    1983 Print · USGS
    Central New Jersey and the Delaware River valley are captured in the early eighties during a time of major highway expansion and suburban maturation. Researchers can trace the grounds of Princeton University, the historic Monmouth Battlefield, and the sprawling Fort Dix.
  73. 1986 Map of Trenton, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Trenton, 1987 Print
    1986 Trenton
    1987 Print · USGS
    Central New Jersey and the Delaware River valley are shown here during the mid-eighties, a period of dense suburban growth and military activity. Researchers can trace the sprawling grounds of the Fort Dix Military Reservation and the historic corridors of the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park.
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