Old Maps of Howell Township, New Jersey for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Howell Township with 55 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.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Howell Township has changed over the decades.


Howell Township, NJ maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Asbury Park
    1888 Map of Asbury Park
    1888 Asbury Park
    1888 Print · USGS
    Coastal Monmouth and Ocean counties are shown in the late nineteenth century as Victorian-era resorts began to transform the New Jersey shoreline. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks of the Long Branch Railroad and locate vanished station stops like Fairfield Station or Shark River Station.

  2. 1888 Map of Cassville
    1888 Map of Cassville
    1888 Cassville
    1888 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey's interior pine and mill country is captured here during the 1880s, long before modern highways reshaped the region. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of old family-named sites like Collier's Mills, Vanhiseville, and the Butterfly Bridge.

  3. 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

  5. 1893 Map of Asbury Park
    1893 Map of Asbury Park
    1893 Asbury Park
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore was booming in the late nineteenth century as coastal resorts and life-saving stations rose along the Atlantic. Trace early rail travel and maritime safety through L.S. Station Bay Head, Point Pleasant, and the New York and Long Branch Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1894 Map of Cassville
    1894 Map of Cassville
    1894 Cassville
    1894 Print · USGS
    The interior of Monmouth and Ocean Counties is revealed here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by water-powered industry. Researchers can trace the heritage of old milling hubs like Jackson Mills and Collier Mills or the rail lines of the New Jersey Southern Railroad.

  7. 1900 Map of Cassville
    1900 Map of Cassville
    1900 Cassville
    1900 Print · USGS
    Monmouth and Ocean Counties appear at the turn of the century, showing a landscape defined by water-powered milling and early rail transport. Genealogists can trace family names at Lahaway Plantations, Carrs Tavern, and through the many mills including Colliers Mill.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 1901 Map of Asbury Park
    1901 Map of Asbury Park
    1901 Asbury Park
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore at the turn of the century reveals a landscape of growing coastal resorts and busy railroad junctions. Genealogists can trace family roots in old hamlets like Allaire, Seven Stars, and Farmingdale as they appeared before suburbanization.
    5 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

  11. 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.

  12. 1919 Map of Asbury Park, 1921 Print
    1919 Map of Asbury Park, 1921 Print
    1919 Asbury Park
    1921 Print · USGS
    Coastal Monmouth and Ocean Counties come alive in the early twentieth century, showing the rapid growth of beach resorts alongside quiet pineland settlements. Researchers can trace the early rail corridors of the Pennsylvania Railroad and locate maritime landmarks like L.S. Station Manasquan Beach and Point Pleasant.

  13. 1942 Map of Farmingdale
    1942 Map of Farmingdale
    1942 Farmingdale
    1942 Print · USGS
    Monmouth County and the northern edge of Ocean County are shown here in the early 1940s during a period of industrial rail reliance. Trace the rail junctions at Farmingdale or locate historic settlements like Allaire, Squankum, and Jerseyville.

  14. 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

  15. 1947 Map of Lakewood
    1947 Map of Lakewood
    1947 Lakewood
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coastal Ocean County in the late 1940s shows a mix of growing townships and pine-lined waterways just as the regional highway system expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace old residential grids in Lakewood, locate family plots at Evergreen Cem, or follow the Central Railroad of New Jersey.

  16. 1947 Map of Adelphia
    1947 Map of Adelphia
    1947 Adelphia
    1947 Print · USGS
    Monmouth and Ocean Counties are captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by industry and agriculture before major suburbanization. Trace the footprints of early mill sites like Jacksons Mills and Wyckoff Mills, or the extensive cranberry bogs along the Manasquan River.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1947 Map of Marlboro
    1947 Map of Marlboro
    1947 Marlboro
    1947 Print · USGS
    Monmouth County's countryside appears here in the years following the war, characterized by its mix of historic farm estates and regional institutions. Researchers can trace the grounds of the Marlboro State Hospital for the Insane or locate industrial sites like the Phalanx Cannery.

  18. 1948 Map of Lakehurst, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Lakehurst, 1954 Print
    1948 Lakehurst
    1954 Print · USGS
    Post-war central New Jersey comes to life here, showing the rural landscapes of Ocean and Monmouth counties before major suburbanization. Trace the footprints of the U S Naval Air Station and historic mill towns like Jacksons Mills and Cassville.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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.

  25. 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

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