1890s Maps of Morris County, New Jersey

1. 1890 Map of High Bridge

   

   1890 High Bridge

   1890 Print · USGS

   Hunterdon and Morris counties at the close of the nineteenth century are defined by their complex rail networks and dramatic ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of High Bridge, Clinton, and the settlements surrounding the distinct curve of Cushetunk Mountain.

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4. 1891 Map of Somerville

   

   1891 Somerville

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   Somerset County was a bustling corridor of industry and rail commerce at the close of the nineteenth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through specific stops like North Branch Depot or explore the early infrastructure of Bound Brook and the Water Power Cos Raceway.

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7. 1891 Map of Greenwood Lake

   

   1891 Greenwood Lake

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   The Highlands of New York and New Jersey are captured here in the late nineteenth century during a peak era of iron mining and rail expansion. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Sterling Furnace, locate family-named mines like Carey Mine, and follow the historic routes of the New York Susquehanna and Western Railroad.

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10. 1893 Map of Plainfield

    

    1893 Plainfield

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    In the late nineteenth century, the corridor between the Orange Mountains and the Raritan River was rapidly transforming into a dense rail-and-commuter network. Trace the early footprints of settlements like Feltville and Chatham, or locate vanished industries near Branch Mills and Ash Swamp.

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13. 1893 Map of Greenwood Lake

    

    1893 Greenwood Lake

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    The iron-rich highlands of the New York-New Jersey border come to life in this late-century survey of the lakes and ridges between Passaic and Orange counties. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the paths of the Sterling Mountain Railroad and find long-established sites like Sterling Furnace or the Layton Mines.

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16. 1893 Map of Somerville

    

    1893 Somerville

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    Somerset County in the late nineteenth century is a hub of rail-driven commerce and riverfront industry. Local historians can trace the early footprints of Bernardsville and Basking Ridge or locate vanished landmarks like Burnt Mill and North Branch Depot.

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19. 1894 Map of Hackettstown

    

    1894 Hackettstown

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    Northwestern New Jersey is captured here in the late nineteenth century as a hub of iron production and mountain railroading. Researchers can pinpoint early industrial sites like Oxford Furnace or trace the routes of the Morris and Essex Railroad and Lehigh and Hudson River Railroad.

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22. 1894 Map of Morristown

    

    1894 Morristown

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    Northern New Jersey was a landscape of iron and water in the late nineteenth century, as the canal era gave way to steam power. Trace the winding Morris Canal, the mining works at Hibernia, and historic river crossings like Horse Neck Bridge.

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25. 1894 Map of Lake Hopatcong

    

    1894 Lake Hopatcong

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    The New Jersey Highlands are captured here in the 1890s, when the iron-rich hills were still crisscrossed by canal boats and steam locomotives. Researchers can trace the early layout of Lake Hopatcong or locate lost industrial sites near Shippenport and Hacklebarney.

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28. 1894 Map of Franklin

    

    1894 Franklin

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    Sussex County was a thriving industrial hub in the late nineteenth century, driven by the iron and zinc deposits of the Highlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-to-mine connections between Franklin Furnace, Ogden Mine, and Deckertown.

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31. 1897 Map of Franklin

    

    1897 Franklin

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    Sussex County’s industrial and agricultural heartlands are captured in the late 1890s, centered on the vital mining district and its complex rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of early iron and zinc works at Franklin Furnace or locate family homesteads near Branchville and Papakating.

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34. 1898 Map of Lake Hopatcong

    

    1898 Lake Hopatcong

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    Northwest New Jersey's highland lake country is captured here during a period of intense industrial and resort development. Researchers can trace the path of the Morris Canal, locate historical mining operations at Mine Hill, and explore early lakeside settlements like Mt. Arlington and Landing.

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37. 1898 Map of Hackettstown

    

    1898 Hackettstown

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    Northwest New Jersey at the turn of the century is defined by its deep river valleys and the early railroads that pierced its ridge lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Hackettstown or locate long-standing landmarks like Swayze Mills and Saxton Falls.

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40. 1898 Map of High Bridge

    

    1898 High Bridge

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    Hunterdon County is mapped in the late nineteenth century as a vital transportation corridor defined by the Cushetunk Mountain range. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact rail routes and rural hamlets of the era, from High Bridge and Glen Gardner to the Lehigh Valley Railroad.

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43. 1898 Map of Morristown

    

    1898 Morristown

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    Morris and Essex counties at the turn of the century show a complex landscape of early industrial rail lines and historic water routes. Researchers can trace the path of the Morris Canal and find vanished local landmarks like Malapardis, Beach Glen, and Swinefield Bridge.

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46. 1898 Map of Plainfield

    

    1898 Plainfield

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    North-central New Jersey at the close of the nineteenth century shows a landscape defined by the ridges of the Watchung Mountains and a rapidly expanding rail network. Genealogists and local historians can trace early property patterns and settlements like Feltville, Connecticut Farms, and the estates near Baltusrol.

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49. 1898 Map of Somerville

    

    1898 Somerville

    1898 Print · USGS

    Somerset County in the late nineteenth century is a landscape of established river towns and critical rail junctions. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Somerville, locate small communities like Pluckemin, or follow the Water Power Cos Raceway near Raritan.

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