Old Maps of Highland Park, New Jersey for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 31 historic maps of Highland Park. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Highland Park, NJ maps
(31)- 1888 Map of Plainfield
1888 Plainfield1888 Print · USGSNorth-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. - 1888 Map of New Brunswick
1888 New Brunswick1888 Print · USGSMiddlesex 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. - 1893 Map of New Brunswick
1893 New Brunswick1893 Print · USGSMiddlesex 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.2 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Plainfield
1893 Plainfield1893 Print · USGSIn 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 - 1898 Map of Plainfield
1898 Plainfield1898 Print · USGSNorth-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 - 1900 Map of Passaic
1900 Passaic1900 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 1901 Map of New Brunswick
1901 New Brunswick1901 Print · USGSMiddlesex 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.5 unique versions available - 1902 Map of Navesink
1902 Navesink1902 Print · USGSCoastal 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.3 unique versions available - 1905 Map of Plainfield
1905 Plainfield1905 Print · USGSNorth-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 - 1905 Map of Passaic
1905 Passaic1905 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1919 Map of New Brunswick, 1921 Print
1919 New Brunswick1921 Print · USGSMiddlesex 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. - 1921 Map of Plainfield
1921 Plainfield1921 Print · USGSNew 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. - 1942 Map of New Brunswick
1942 New Brunswick1942 Print · USGSNew 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.2 unique versions available - 1942 Map of Passaic
1942 Passaic1942 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print
1944 Newark1971 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1947 Map of Plainfield
1947 Plainfield1947 Print · USGSNorth-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.2 unique versions available - 1949 Map of Newark
1949 Newark1949 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1954 Map of New Brunswick, 1956 Print
1954 New Brunswick1956 Print · USGSMid-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.5 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Plainfield, 1957 Print
1955 Plainfield1957 Print · USGSMid-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.5 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Newark
1956 Newark1956 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1957 Map of Newark
1957 Newark1957 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1960 Map of Newark
1960 Newark1960 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1964 Map of Newark
1964 Newark1964 Print · USGSGreater 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 - 1982 Map of Trenton, 1983 Print
1982 Trenton1983 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1984 Map of Newark, 1985 Print
1984 Newark1985 Print · USGSNorthern 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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