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1950s Maps of Morris County, New Jersey

Explore 24 historic maps of Morris 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 Morris 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 Morris County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Morris County, NJ maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Scranton, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Scranton, 1952 Print
    1950 Scranton
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Northeast Pennsylvania and the Hudson Valley come alive in this survey of the tri-state region. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense rail networks of the Erie RR and DL&W RR between industrial hubs like Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
  4. 1953 Map of Scranton
    1953 Map of Scranton
    1953 Scranton
    1953 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Catskills are shown in great detail during the early fifties, a time when rail lines and river valleys dictated the region's growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial hearts of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre or locate remote landmarks like High Point and Lake Wallenpaupack.
  7. 1953 Map of Hackettstown, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Hackettstown, 1955 Print
    1953 Hackettstown
    1955 Print · USGS
    In the early 1950s, the Musconetcong Valley was a hub of rail activity and collegiate life. Trace the old lines of the Lackawanna Railroad and discover vanished local landmarks like Hackettstown Airfield and the Middle Valley School.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Dover
    1954 Map of Dover
    1954 Dover
    1954 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey's Morris County is documented here at a time of significant industrial and recreational growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Morris Canal, locate the Star of the Sea Church, and explore old tracts in Wharton and Dover.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Boonton, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Boonton, 1955 Print
    1954 Boonton
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Morris County is defined here by industrial military sites and sprawling lakeside developments during a period of suburban expansion. Trace the rail lines of the Wharton and Northern or locate local landmarks like Trinity Ch and Hibernia Cem.
    6 unique versions available
  16. 1954 Map of Washington, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Washington, 1955 Print
    1954 Washington
    1955 Print · USGS
    Warren County in the mid-fifties is characterized by its prominent ridges and a transport network connecting historic valley settlements. Researchers can trace the legacy of the local iron industry near Oxford or explore rail-side communities like Port Colden and Port Murray.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 1954 Map of Newfoundland, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Newfoundland, 1955 Print
    1954 Newfoundland
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Highlands of northern New Jersey appear here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the massive reservoirs and ridge-lines of the Pequannock watershed. Genealogists and local historians can trace the New York Susquehanna and Western RR through Newfoundland and locate landmarks like Vreeland Cem and Postville.
    6 unique versions available
  22. 1954 Map of Morristown, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Morristown, 1955 Print
    1954 Morristown
    1955 Print · USGS
    Morristown and its neighboring boroughs are shown in the mid-fifties during a period of robust institutional and suburban growth. Genealogists can locate family sites near Evergreen Cemetery or trace the early campus layouts of Drew University and Greystone Park State Hospital.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1954 Map of Califon, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Califon, 1955 Print
    1954 Califon
    1955 Print · USGS
    Hunterdon County was a region of river-carved valleys and rail-fed villages in the mid-1950s. Genealogists can trace family names through Fairmount Cem and Union Cem, or locate rural landmarks like McCrea Mills and the State Reformatory.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1954 Map of Chester, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Chester, 1956 Print
    1954 Chester
    1956 Print · USGS
    Morris County in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of established rail lines and early state parkland. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and rural outposts like Naughright, Mount Olive, and the Bethany Chapel.
    8 unique versions available
  31. 1954 Map of Bernardsville, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Bernardsville, 1956 Print
    1954 Bernardsville
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Somerset and Morris County borderlands come into focus in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of established estates and growing townships. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Somerset Hills Cemetery, the U S Veterans Hospital, and Osborn Mills.
    6 unique versions available
  34. 1954 Map of Wanaque, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Wanaque, 1956 Print
    1954 Wanaque
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Passaic County is defined by the massive Wanaque Reservoir and the busy rail lines serving the valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Bloomingdale, Butler, and Erskine, finding schools like Eleanor Hewitt Sch and the industrial remnants at Smiths Mills.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1954 Map of Tranquility, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Tranquility, 1956 Print
    1954 Tranquility
    1956 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey highlands in the mid-1950s show a region of mountain ridges and active rail corridors. Local historians can trace the foundations of Allamuchy, Huntsville, and Saxton Falls alongside the Lehigh and Hudson River Railroad.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 1954 Map of Caldwell, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Caldwell, 1956 Print
    1954 Caldwell
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Essex and Morris counties are captured here as suburban growth begins to surround long-standing landmarks and institutional campuses. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous local schools like Grover Cleveland Sch and old burial grounds such as Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
    6 unique versions available
  43. 1954 Map of Gladstone, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Gladstone, 1956 Print
    1954 Gladstone
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century New Jersey comes to life in this detailed survey of the corridor between Oldwick and Far Hills. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of St Johns Academy, find family plots in local Cem sites, and follow the Delaware Lackawanna and Western rail line.
    5 unique versions available
  46. 1954 Map of Franklin, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Franklin, 1956 Print
    1954 Franklin
    1956 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey during the mid-fifties reveals a landscape shaped by mining and mountain retreats. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines and early settlements like Edison, Milton, and the St Thomas Cem.
    6 unique versions available
  49. 1954 Map of Stanhope, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Stanhope, 1957 Print
    1954 Stanhope
    1957 Print · USGS
    Stanhope and the Lake Hopatcong region are shown here in the mid-1950s as the area balanced its rail-industrial roots with growing lakeside recreation. Genealogists and local researchers can locate the Stanhope Union Cem, the Budd Lake Sch, and the winding tracks of the Central RR of New Jersey.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1954 Map of Mendham, 1961 Print
    1954 Map of Mendham, 1961 Print
    1954 Mendham
    1961 Print · USGS
    Morris County in the mid-fifties is characterized by its transition from rural estates to established institutional grounds and historical preserves. You can trace the Revolutionary history of Jockey Hollow, find family roots at Mount Freedom Hebrew Cem, or locate the extensive campus of Greystone Park State Hospital.
    5 unique versions available
  55. 1955 Map of Pompton Plains, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Pompton Plains, 1956 Print
    1955 Pompton Plains
    1956 Print · USGS
    North Jersey at the mid-century shows a landscape of suburban growth and aviation hubs set against the massive Passaic River wetlands. Locate old family plots and parish schools like Mount Calvary Cem and St Joseph Sch, or trace the paths of the Erie RR and Lincoln Park Airport.
    6 unique versions available
  58. 1955 Map of Chatham, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Chatham, 1957 Print
    1955 Chatham
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Morris, Somerset, and Union Counties are defined here by the intersection of the Great Swamp and the rising Watchung Mountains. Researchers can trace the development of suburban rail corridors and find local landmarks like St Josephs Shrine, Meyersville Cem, and the Watchung Reservation.
    7 unique versions available
  61. 1955 Map of Roselle, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Roselle, 1958 Print
    1955 Roselle
    1958 Print · USGS
    North-central New Jersey thrived during the mid-fifties as the suburban landscape densified around historic rail hubs and new parkways. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Fairview Cemetery, Holy Trinity High Sch, and the Lackawanna RR corridor.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 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
  67. 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.
  70. 1959 Map of Scranton
    1959 Map of Scranton
    1959 Scranton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The northern coalfields and the Hudson Valley meet in this mid-century survey of the Pennsylvania and New York borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Erie Railroad and the vast waters of Lake Wallenpaupack.
    2 unique versions available
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