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Old Maps of Highlands, New Jersey for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Highlands with 26 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Highlands has changed over the decades.

Highlands, NJ maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Sandy Hook
    1888 Map of Sandy Hook
    1888 Sandy Hook
    1888 Print · USGS
    The Monmouth County coastline and interior are meticulously detailed in the late 1880s, before modern development reshaped the Jersey Shore. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the New York and Long Branch Railroad through early settlements such as Middletown, Hazlet, and Holmdel.
  4. 1893 Map of Sandy Hook
    1893 Map of Sandy Hook
    1893 Sandy Hook
    1893 Print · USGS
    Monmouth County's coast and interior are intricately detailed in the late Victorian era, before the modern development of the Jersey Shore. Researchers can trace the early rail networks of the New Jersey Southern Railroad and locate historic maritime landmarks like Sandy Hook Light and Tinton Falls.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1901 Map of Sandy Hook
    1901 Map of Sandy Hook
    1901 Sandy Hook
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore and Raritan Bay come to life in this late Victorian-era survey of the Monmouth County coast. Trace the early rail lines at Port Monmouth Sta or locate family landmarks like Stone Church and Telegraph Hill.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 1902 Map of Navesink
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1918 Map of Sandy Hook, 1921 Print
    1918 Map of Sandy Hook, 1921 Print
    1918 Sandy Hook
    1921 Print · USGS
    Monmouth County's coastline and interior settlements are captured during the final months of the First World War. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail network through Little Silver Sta or locate old landmarks like Stone Church and Fort Hancock.
  16. 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
  19. 1947 Map of Sandy Hook, 1950 Print
    1947 Map of Sandy Hook, 1950 Print
    1947 Sandy Hook
    1950 Print · USGS
    Monmouth County's coastline comes alive in this late 1940s survey of the iconic barrier spit and its neighboring mainland harbor towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family properties like the Elgan Rauch Farm or find lost landmarks such as the Roseland Hotel and Belford Sta.
  22. 1947 Map of Sandy Hook, 1950 Print
    1947 Map of Sandy Hook, 1950 Print
    1947 Sandy Hook
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Monmouth County coastline at the end of the 1940s shows a landscape of military defense and busy maritime piers. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the N J Strauss Farm or locate old community centers like St Clements Ch and Harmony Cem.
  25. 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
  28. 1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    1949 New York
    1951 Print · USGS
    Long Island and its surrounding waters are documented here in the late 1940s, just as the postwar suburban boom began to transform the region. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Idlewild Airport, Mitchell Field, and the established routes of the Long Island RR.
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 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.
  43. 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.
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 1960 Map of New York, 1979 Print
    1960 Map of New York, 1979 Print
    1960 New York
    1979 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the five boroughs are shown at a transformative moment mid-century as suburban expansion reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace family roots through evolving neighborhoods from Rockville Centre to Sayville, or locate historic maritime landmarks like Eatons Neck and Montauk Point.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 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
  58. 1969 Map of New York
    1969 Map of New York
    1969 New York
    1969 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the New York harbor area are shown here during a peak era of suburban expansion and Cold War defense. Trace the growth of Levittown, the infrastructure of Idlewild NY International Airport, and the reach of the Long Island RR.
  61. 1982 Map of Trenton, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Trenton, 1983 Print
    1982 Trenton
    1983 Print · USGS
    Central 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.
  64. 1983 Map of Long Branch, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Long Branch, 1984 Print
    1983 Long Branch
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore in the early 1980s is captured here, tracing the coastline from the tip of the peninsula to the bustling beachfronts. Researchers can locate coastal neighborhoods like Sea Bright and Low Moor, and trace the shorelines of Lake Takanassee and the Shrewsbury River.
  67. 1986 Map of Trenton, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Trenton, 1987 Print
    1986 Trenton
    1987 Print · USGS
    Central New Jersey and the Delaware River valley are shown here during the mid-eighties, a period of dense suburban growth and military activity. Researchers can trace the sprawling grounds of the Fort Dix Military Reservation and the historic corridors of the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park.
  70. 1998 Map of Sandy Hook, 2001 Print
    1998 Map of Sandy Hook, 2001 Print
    1998 Sandy Hook
    2001 Print · USGS
    The Monmouth County coastline at the turn of the millennium shows a landscape of strategic maritime defense and dense residential growth. Researchers can trace historic shore sites like Fort Hancock, the Sandy Hook Lighthouse, and Twin Lights State Historic Site.
  73. 2023 Map of Sandy Hook East, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Sandy Hook East, 2023 Print
    2023 Sandy Hook East
    2023 Print · USGS
    The northern New Jersey coastline appears in detail just as modern conservation and coastal development intersect. Genealogists and historians can trace the streets of Highlands or locate family landmarks near Waterwitch, Normandie, and Sea Bright.
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