Old Maps of Princeton Estates, West Windsor for Metal Detecting

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Princeton Estates, West Windsor maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Princeton
    1888 Map of Princeton
    1888 Princeton
    1888 Print · USGS
    Central New Jersey in the late nineteenth century is defined here by its critical canal and rail corridors connecting thriving agricultural villages. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and early junctions like Grover's Mill, Griggstown, and the rail hub at Monmouth Junction.

  2. 1894 Map of Princeton
    1894 Map of Princeton
    1894 Princeton
    1894 Print · USGS
    Central New Jersey is captured here in the late nineteenth century as its river-and-canal economy transitioned to a powerhouse of rail travel. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Princeton, the industrial Delaware and Raritan Canal, and rural stops like Grover Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1906 Map of Princeton
    1906 Map of Princeton
    1906 Princeton
    1906 Print · USGS
    New Jersey’s educational and transportation corridors are captured here in the early twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by canals and competing rail lines. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Princeton, Rocky Hill, and Plainsboro.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 1942 Map of Hightstown
    1942 Map of Hightstown
    1942 Hightstown
    1942 Print · USGS
    Central New Jersey during the early years of the war displays a unique blend of scholarly institutions and agricultural hamlets. Researchers can trace the development of Hightstown and Plainsboro, or locate sites like Grovers Mills and the Peddie Prep Sch.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 1954 Map of Hightstown, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Hightstown, 1956 Print
    1954 Hightstown
    1956 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the area between Princeton and HIGHTSTOWN remained a patchwork of small settlements and institutional campuses. Researchers can trace the layout of early communities at Grovers Mills and Princeton Junction or find local landmarks like Peddie Prep Sch and Mt Zion Ch.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 1995 Map of Hightstown, 2000 Print
    1995 Map of Hightstown, 2000 Print
    1995 Hightstown
    2000 Print · USGS
    In the mid-nineties, this part of Central Jersey reflects a period of intense suburban growth along the New Jersey Turnpike. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of local institutions from Peddie Sch to historic crossroads like Grovers Mill and Dutch Neck.

  16. 2023 Map of Hightstown, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Hightstown, 2023 Print
    2023 Hightstown
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Middlesex and Mercer County borderlands are shown here in the contemporary era as they balance academic institutions and historic crossroads. Genealogists can trace family sites at Old Bethel Methodist Church Cem or Brainerd Cem while following the path of the Millstone River.

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