Old Maps of Prospertown, Upper Freehold Township for Academic Research

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 1918 Map of Camp Dix

    

    1918 Camp Dix

    1918 Print · USGS

    New Jersey at the height of the Great War features the sprawling mobilization grounds of Camp Dix and its expansive Rifle Range. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct stops like Imlaystown Sta or locate family roots near New Egypt and Colliers Mill.

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16. 1944 Map of Jersey Homesteads

    

    1944 Jersey Homesteads

    1944 Print · USGS

    Monmouth and Ocean counties appear here during the mid-forties, capturing a landscape of rural hamlets and small mills. Researchers can trace the New Deal-era Jersey Homesteads and find ancestral sites like Francis Mills, Carrs Tavern, and Perrineville.

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19. 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.

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22. 1947 Map of Roosevelt

    

    1947 Roosevelt

    1947 Print · USGS

    Central New Jersey's rural interior is captured here just after the war, showing the unique intersection of Monmouth, Mercer, and Ocean counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Carrs Tavern, Holmeson, and the extensive Cranberry bogs near Prospertown.

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25. 1948 Map of Roosevelt

    

    1948 Roosevelt

    1948 Print · USGS

    Monmouth County rural life is captured in the late 1940s, showing the early days of the Roosevelt colony and established hamlets. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and crossroads like Stone Tavern, Clarksburg, and the numerous Cranberry bogs near Prospertown.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 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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40. 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.

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43. 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.

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46. 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.

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49. 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.

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52. 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.

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55. 2023 Map of Roosevelt, 2023 Print

    

    2023 Roosevelt

    2023 Print · USGS

    Monmouth County's interior settlements and rural crossroads are captured here during a period of modern growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace early community roots at the Old Yellow Meeting House Cem or explore the water-powered legacy of Francis Mills and Stone Tavern.

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