Old Maps of Potters, Edison for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 20 historic maps of Potters. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Potters's past.


Potters, Edison maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Plainfield
    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.

  2. 1893 Map of Plainfield
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1898 Map of Plainfield
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1900 Map of Passaic
    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.

  5. 1905 Map of Plainfield
    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.
    6 unique versions available

  6. 1905 Map of Passaic
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1921 Map of Plainfield
    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.

  8. 1942 Map of Passaic
    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.

  9. 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

  10. 1947 Map of Perth Amboy
    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.

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 1956 Map of Perth Amboy, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Perth Amboy, 1958 Print
    1956 Perth Amboy
    1958 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County emerges as a suburban and industrial powerhouse in the mid-fifties as major highways reshape the landscape. Local researchers can trace family roots through numerous numbered schools and parish sites like St Cecilias Sch or the Edison Memorial Tower.
    6 unique versions available

  14. 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.

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 1984 Map of Newark, 1985 Print
    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.

  18. 1986 Map of Newark, 1987 Print
    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.

  19. 1995 Map of Perth Amboy, 2000 Print
    1995 Map of Perth Amboy, 2000 Print
    1995 Perth Amboy
    2000 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County emerges as a vital transportation hub in the late twentieth century, showing the dense growth of Perth Amboy and Edison. Trace local genealogy and infrastructure through sites like the Edison Memorial Tower, Metuchen Colonial Cemetery, and the State Prison.

  20. 2023 Map of Perth Amboy, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Perth Amboy, 2023 Print
    2023 Perth Amboy
    2023 Print · USGS
    The industrial and suburban landscape of Middlesex County is shown here during a phase of modern density. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous burial sites and institutions, including Metuchen Colonial Cem, Clara Barton, and the Middlesex County College campus.

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