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1950s Maps of Monmouth County, New Jersey

Explore 24 historic maps of Monmouth County 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 Monmouth County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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

Monmouth County, NJ maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Freehold, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Freehold, 1955 Print
    1953 Freehold
    1955 Print · USGS
    Monmouth County appears here during a period of transition in the early fifties, centering on the dense street grid of FREEHOLD. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named corners and spiritual hubs like Old Tennent Ch, Redshaw Corner, and Wickatunk.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1953 Map of Jamesburg, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Jamesburg, 1955 Print
    1953 Jamesburg
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Middlesex County is captured just as the industrial corridors of the Pennsylvania railroad met the rising influence of the New Jersey Turnpike. Researchers can trace rural lineages through St James Cem and Township Sch No 2 or explore the footprint of the State Home for Boys.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Point Pleasant, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Point Pleasant, 1957 Print
    1953 Point Pleasant
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore is shown during the early 1950s, capturing the detailed layout of coastal towns and tidal estuaries. Local historians can trace family roots through landmarks like White Lawn Cem, the Bay Head Junction rail hub, and Cranberry Bogs.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of New York
    1954 Map of New York
    1954 New York
    1954 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the New York metropolitan area are shown during the height of post-war suburbanization. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Levittown, the infrastructure of the Long Island Rail Road, and landmarks like Mitchel Afb.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Farmingdale
    1954 Map of Farmingdale
    1954 Farmingdale
    1954 Print · USGS
    Monmouth County during the mid-fifties shows a landscape of military reservations and expanding suburban residential tracts. Trace family history and local landmarks through the Southard Ch, the Drive-in Theater, and the sprawling Earle Ammunition Depot.
    6 unique versions available
  16. 1954 Map of Marlboro, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Marlboro, 1956 Print
    1954 Marlboro
    1956 Print · USGS
    Monmouth County in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of agricultural tradition meeting modern infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Colts Neck, the Marlboro State Hospital, and smaller hamlets like Bradevelt or Scobeyville.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1954 Map of Long Branch, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Long Branch, 1956 Print
    1954 Long Branch
    1956 Print · USGS
    The northern Jersey shore and its military installations come into focus in the mid-fifties as suburban growth begins to accelerate. Researchers can trace the layout of Fort Monmouth, locate Red Bank Airport, or find family names at Woodbine Cemetery and Mt Olivet Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1954 Map of Keyport, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Keyport, 1956 Print
    1954 Keyport
    1956 Print · USGS
    Monmouth County's northern bayshore is caught in a moment of rapid postwar growth as the Garden State Parkway begins to reshape the landscape. Trace ancestral roots through detailed renderings of Keyport, Matawan, and Keansburg, or locate family sites near Rose Hill Cem and Van Marters Corner.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1954 Map of Sandy Hook, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Sandy Hook, 1956 Print
    1954 Sandy Hook
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey's bayshore and peninsula are captured here in the mid-1950s, showcasing a landscape of military reservations and harbor towns. Researchers can trace the legacy of Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Lighthouse or locate family roots near St Marys Sch and Harmony Cem.
    6 unique versions available
  28. 1954 Map of Asbury Park, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Asbury Park, 1956 Print
    1954 Asbury Park
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore is shown in its mid-century prime, featuring the bustling boardwalks and emerging suburban corridors of the 1950s. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific borough landmarks like Fitkin Memorial Hospital, Wall Stadium, and the Asbury Park Air Terminal.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1954 Map of Lakewood, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Lakewood, 1956 Print
    1954 Lakewood
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Ocean County is captured during a period of growth, centered on the historic resort community of Lakewood and its surrounding townships. Researchers can trace family sites and local institutions through landmarks like Georgian Court College, Seven Stars, and the Mt Sinai Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1954 Map of South Amboy, 1957 Print
    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.
    6 unique versions available
  37. 1955 Map of Coney Island, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Coney Island, 1957 Print
    1955 Coney Island
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southern Brooklyn and the Rockaways appear here in the mid-fifties, during a peak era of coastal defense and residential growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace street-level details near Washington Cemetery, Brighton Beach, and the sprawling Floyd Bennett Field.
  40. 1955 Map of The Narrows, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of The Narrows, 1957 Print
    1955 The Narrows
    1957 Print · USGS
    Staten Island and Brooklyn face each other across the water in the mid-1950s, a period of significant suburban growth and established maritime defense. Researchers can trace the Staten Island Rapid Transit line or locate local landmarks like Wagner Memorial College and the Old Austen House.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 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
  46. 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.
  49. 1957 Map of Allentown, 1961 Print
    1957 Map of Allentown, 1961 Print
    1957 Allentown
    1961 Print · USGS
    Allentown and its surrounding townships appear at a mid-century crossroads where quiet millponds meet the emerging New Jersey Turnpike. Researchers can trace family history through sites like St Johns Ch, Windsor Cem, and the milling hamlets of Walnford and Kirbys Mills.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1957 Map of Adelphia, 1961 Print
    1957 Map of Adelphia, 1961 Print
    1957 Adelphia
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Monmouth and Ocean Counties are captured here during a period of transition for their rural mill towns and specialized farms. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Adelphia and West Freehold, or locate old water-powered sites like Wyckoff Mills and Jacksons Mills.
    5 unique versions available
  55. 1957 Map of Cassville, 1961 Print
    1957 Map of Cassville, 1961 Print
    1957 Cassville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey's transition from cranberry farming to Cold War military infrastructure is evident in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Archers Corner or Colliers Mills and explore the community grounds of Saint Vladimirs Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1957 Map of Roosevelt, 1961 Print
    1957 Map of Roosevelt, 1961 Print
    1957 Roosevelt
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Monmouth and Ocean counties meet in this detailed survey of rural New Jersey crossroads and planned settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Carrs Tavern, Francis Mills, and Debows Ch.
    5 unique versions available
  61. 1957 Map of New Egypt, 1961 Print
    1957 Map of New Egypt, 1961 Print
    1957 New Egypt
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Ocean and Burlington Counties are defined by the intersection of massive military installations and rural township life. Genealogists and historians can trace the developments of Mc Guire Air Force Base alongside older settlements like Cookstown and the productive Cranberry Bogs.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1957 Map of New York, 1975 Print
    1957 Map of New York, 1975 Print
    1957 New York
    1975 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the New York metropolitan area are shown in this mid-century survey during a period of massive suburban growth and industrial expansion. Researchers can trace the Long Island RR network and locate landmarks like Fort Tilden or the Brookhaven National Laboratory.
  67. 1958 Map of New York
    1958 Map of New York
    1958 New York
    1958 Print · USGS
    Long Island at the height of its postwar expansion reveals a landscape of rapidly growing suburbs and critical military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Levittown, the terminals of Idlewild Airport, and the grounds of Brookhaven National Laboratory.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1958 Map of Marlboro
    1958 Map of Marlboro
    1958 Marlboro
    1958 Print · USGS
    Monmouth County's interior is captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape of institutional campuses, family farms, and cider spirits. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Marlboro State Hospital for the Insane, Lairds Distillery, and the Collier Foundation School for Wayward Girls.
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