Old Maps of Edison, New Jersey for Metal Detecting

1. 1888 Map of Plainfield

   

   1888 Plainfield

   1888 Print · USGS

   North-central New Jersey is captured in the late nineteenth century as the rail network rapidly transformed small villages into vital industrial hubs. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the early footprints of Perth Amboy, Metuchen, and Dunellen alongside vanished local place names like Samptown.

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4. 1888 Map of New Brunswick

   

   1888 New Brunswick

   1888 Print · USGS

   Middlesex County in the 1880s is shown here as a bustling hub of early rail and river industry. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through historic settlements like Old Bridge, Jamesburgh, and the preserved Monmouth Battle Ground.

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7. 1893 Map of New Brunswick

   

   1893 New Brunswick

   1893 Print · USGS

   Middlesex and Monmouth counties were thriving rail hubs in the 1890s, where heavy industry met Revolutionary history. Genealogists and collectors can trace family roots through small settlements like Texas and Spotswood or locate the State Reform School and Monmouth Battle Ground.

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10. 1893 Map of Plainfield

    

    1893 Plainfield

    1893 Print · USGS

    In the late nineteenth century, the corridor between the Orange Mountains and the Raritan River was rapidly transforming into a dense rail-and-commuter network. Trace the early footprints of settlements like Feltville and Chatham, or locate vanished industries near Branch Mills and Ash Swamp.

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13. 1898 Map of Plainfield

    

    1898 Plainfield

    1898 Print · USGS

    North-central New Jersey at the close of the nineteenth century shows a landscape defined by the ridges of the Watchung Mountains and a rapidly expanding rail network. Genealogists and local historians can trace early property patterns and settlements like Feltville, Connecticut Farms, and the estates near Baltusrol.

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16. 1900 Map of Passaic

    

    1900 Passaic

    1900 Print · USGS

    Northern New Jersey and the New York Harbor are captured here at the close of the nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by rail, river, and coastal defense. Researchers can trace the original path of the Morris Canal, locate Seton Hall College, and explore the batteries at Fort Wadsworth.

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19. 1901 Map of New Brunswick

    

    1901 New Brunswick

    1901 Print · USGS

    Middlesex and Monmouth counties are depicted here at the height of the railroad era, as industrial centers like New Brunswick grew alongside rural farmlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and old hamlets from Old Church and Matchaponix to the site of the Monmouth Battle Ground.

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22. 1902 Map of Navesink

    

    1902 Navesink

    1902 Print · USGS

    Coastal New Jersey and the Raritan valley are shown here at the turn of the century, when industrial hubs and maritime defenses defined the shoreline. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Old Bridge and Milltown, or locate local landmarks like the State Reform School.

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25. 1905 Map of Plainfield

    

    1905 Plainfield

    1905 Print · USGS

    North-central New Jersey at the turn of the century shows a landscape transitioning from rural townships to a bustling suburban and industrial network. Researchers can trace early property patterns and rail expansion through Great Swamp, Washington Rock, and Baltusrol.

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28. 1905 Map of Passaic

    

    1905 Passaic

    1905 Print · USGS

    Northern New Jersey and Staten Island appear here at a pivotal moment of early 20th-century growth and industrialization. Researchers can trace the development of transit hubs like Convent Sta. or locate legacy landmarks including Hillside Cemetery and the Moravian Cemetery.

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31. 1919 Map of New Brunswick, 1921 Print

    

    1919 New Brunswick

    1921 Print · USGS

    Middlesex and Monmouth counties are depicted here in the years following the Great War, when rail lines and river commerce still drove the region’s growth. Researchers can trace the sprawling Pennsylvania Railroad network through industrial hubs like Jamesburg or visit the hallowed Monmouth Battle Ground.

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34. 1921 Map of Plainfield

    

    1921 Plainfield

    1921 Print · USGS

    New Jersey's industrial corridor meets the ridges of the First and Second Mountains in the early twenties. Genealogists can trace family names and small settlements like Raritan Landing, Smalleytown, and the grounds of the New Jersey Reformatory.

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37. 1940 Map of South Amboy

    

    1940 South Amboy

    1940 Print · USGS

    Coastal Middlesex County at the dawn of the 1940s reveals a landscape of heavy rail, maritime commerce, and emerging state parks. Local historians can trace the paths of the Raritan River RR, find the Polish Cem, or locate the Great Beds LH off the shore.

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40. 1941 Map of South Amboy

    

    1941 South Amboy

    1941 Print · USGS

    Coastal Middlesex County comes alive in this pre-war survey, showing the busy maritime and rail corridors between the Raritan River and the bay. Researchers can trace the layout of South Amboy, locate the Polish Cem, and find the U S Military Reservation.

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43. 1942 Map of New Brunswick

    

    1942 New Brunswick

    1942 Print · USGS

    New Brunswick and its surrounding Middlesex County townships are shown just before the war, when rail lines and early highways defined the region. Genealogists can trace family names at local crossroads like Berdines Cor or locate the McGinnis Sch and Sejeh Yehudo Cemetery.

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46. 1942 Map of Passaic

    

    1942 Passaic

    1942 Print · USGS

    Northern New Jersey and New York harbor appear in detail at the start of the war, showing a landscape of burgeoning suburbs and vital industry. Trace family roots and local history across the Passaic River valley, from Paterson to the Watchung Mountains.

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49. 1943 Map of South Amboy

    

    1943 South Amboy

    1943 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor of the Raritan valley thrives in the 1940s, balancing wartime military installations with a massive brick and clay industry. Researchers can trace the sprawling Raritan Arsenal, family farms like the J R Cotrell Farm, and local landmarks like the Beth Israel Cem.

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52. 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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55. 1947 Map of Perth Amboy

    

    1947 Perth Amboy

    1947 Print · USGS

    Perth Amboy and its surrounding townships thrived as a powerhouse of New Jersey industry just after the war. You can trace the complex rail yards and waterfront works like the Raritan Copper Works, locate the Edison Mem Beacon, or find family names at Beth Israel Cemetery.

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58. 1947 Map of Plainfield

    

    1947 Plainfield

    1947 Print · USGS

    North-central New Jersey is shown here at a post-war peak of rail and military activity. Researchers can trace the sprawling footprint of Camp Kilmer, find the early runways of Hadley Airport, or locate family sites near New Market and Stelton.

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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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64. 1954 Map of New Brunswick, 1956 Print

    

    1954 New Brunswick

    1956 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Middlesex County is captured during a transformative era of suburban growth and institutional expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots in Elmwood Cemetery or locate old schoolhouses like Weber Sch and McGinnis Sch.

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67. 1954 Map of South Amboy, 1957 Print

    

    1954 South Amboy

    1957 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Middlesex County is captured here during a period of rapid suburban and industrial expansion along the Raritan Bay. Researchers can trace family sites from Sayreville to Old Bridge, finding local landmarks like the Sacred Heart Sch and the Auto Race Track.

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70. 1955 Map of Plainfield, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Plainfield

    1957 Print · USGS

    Mid-century New Jersey comes to life as industrial rail corridors and the sprawling US Military Reservation Camp Kilmer meet expanding suburbs. Trace early flight at Hadley Airport and local roots at Sacred Heart Sch or Pumptown.

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73. 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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