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1950s Maps of Middlesex, New Jersey

Explore 4 historic maps of Middlesex from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Middlesex's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Middlesex's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Middlesex, NJ maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Plainfield, 1957 Print
    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.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1955 Map of Bound Brook, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Bound Brook, 1957 Print
    1955 Bound Brook
    1957 Print · USGS
    Somerset County undergoes rapid post-war growth in the mid-fifties as industry and infrastructure converge along the Raritan. Researchers can trace the path of the Delaware and Raritan Canal or locate local landmarks like Alma White College and the Van Nest Burying Ground.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 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.
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