Old Maps of Harding Township, New Jersey

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  1. 1888 Map of Plainfield
    1888 Map of Plainfield
    1888 Plainfield
    1888 Print · USGS
    North-central New Jersey is captured in the late nineteenth century as the rail network rapidly transformed small villages into vital industrial hubs. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the early footprints of Perth Amboy, Metuchen, and Dunellen alongside vanished local place names like Samptown.

  2. 1888 Map of Morristown
    1888 Map of Morristown
    1888 Morristown
    1888 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey's transition from an industrial mining hub to a rail-connected suburb is evident in the late 1880s. Genealogists and historians can locate the Hibernia Mine, trace the Morris Canal Feeder, and find old river crossings like Columbia Bridge.

  3. 1888 Map of Lake Hopatcong
    1888 Map of Lake Hopatcong
    1888 Lake Hopatcong
    1888 Print · USGS
    The iron and water-power corridors of northern New Jersey are captured here in the late nineteenth century. Trace the industrial footprint of the Morris Canal and major rail lines through early centers like Port Oram, Stanhope, and Dover.

  4. 1891 Map of Somerville
    1891 Map of Somerville
    1891 Somerville
    1891 Print · USGS
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1893 Map of Plainfield
    1893 Map of Plainfield
    1893 Plainfield
    1893 Print · USGS
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1893 Map of Somerville
    1893 Map of Somerville
    1893 Somerville
    1893 Print · USGS
    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.

  7. 1894 Map of Morristown
    1894 Map of Morristown
    1894 Morristown
    1894 Print · USGS
    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.

  8. 1894 Map of Lake Hopatcong
    1894 Map of Lake Hopatcong
    1894 Lake Hopatcong
    1894 Print · USGS
    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.

  9. 1898 Map of Lake Hopatcong
    1898 Map of Lake Hopatcong
    1898 Lake Hopatcong
    1898 Print · USGS
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1898 Map of Morristown
    1898 Map of Morristown
    1898 Morristown
    1898 Print · USGS
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1898 Map of Plainfield
    1898 Map of Plainfield
    1898 Plainfield
    1898 Print · USGS
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1898 Map of Somerville
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1900 Map of Passaic
    1900 Map of Passaic
    1900 Passaic
    1900 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey and the New York Harbor are captured here at the close of the nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by rail, river, and coastal defense. Researchers can trace the original path of the Morris Canal, locate Seton Hall College, and explore the batteries at Fort Wadsworth.

  14. 1900 Map of Raritan
    1900 Map of Raritan
    1900 Raritan
    1900 Print · USGS
    North Jersey in the late nineteenth century was a complex web of mountain ridges and vital rail corridors. Researchers can trace ancestral routes through old junctions like High Bridge, industrial sites at Mine Hill, and the shores of Lake Hopatcong.

  15. 1905 Map of Plainfield
    1905 Map of Plainfield
    1905 Plainfield
    1905 Print · USGS
    North-central New Jersey at the turn of the century shows a landscape transitioning from rural townships to a bustling suburban and industrial network. Researchers can trace early property patterns and rail expansion through Great Swamp, Washington Rock, and Baltusrol.
    6 unique versions available

  16. 1905 Map of Lake Hopatcong
    1905 Map of Lake Hopatcong
    1905 Lake Hopatcong
    1905 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey during the early twentieth century shows a landscape shaped by iron mining, railroads, and the growing resort culture around Lake Hopatcong. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through old settlements like Succasunna, the industrial sites at Mine Hill, and the U.S. Navy Powder Depot.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1905 Map of Raritan
    1905 Map of Raritan
    1905 Raritan
    1905 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey's ridges and valleys are meticulously detailed here at the turn of the century. You can trace the complex rail networks of the Lehigh Valley R.R. and locate family landmarks from Swayze Mills to the Powder Depot near Picatinny Peak.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1905 Map of Somerville
    1905 Map of Somerville
    1905 Somerville
    1905 Print · USGS
    Central New Jersey at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape shaped by the Raritan River and early rail expansion. Researchers can trace the Delaware and Raritan Canal, locate landmarks like Chimney Rock, and find old centers like Pluckemin and Bernardsville.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1905 Map of Passaic
    1905 Map of Passaic
    1905 Passaic
    1905 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey and Staten Island appear here at a pivotal moment of early 20th-century growth and industrialization. Researchers can trace the development of transit hubs like Convent Sta. or locate legacy landmarks including Hillside Cemetery and the Moravian Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available

  20. 1906 Map of Morristown
    1906 Map of Morristown
    1906 Morristown
    1906 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey's transition from industrial highlands to riverine lowlands is captured here just after the turn of the century. Genealogists can trace family roots in Hibernia or Boonton and locate historic crossings like Columbia Bridge and the Morris Canal.
    6 unique versions available

  21. 1921 Map of Plainfield
    1921 Map of Plainfield
    1921 Plainfield
    1921 Print · USGS
    New Jersey's industrial corridor meets the ridges of the First and Second Mountains in the early twenties. Genealogists can trace family names and small settlements like Raritan Landing, Smalleytown, and the grounds of the New Jersey Reformatory.

  22. 1942 Map of Passaic
    1942 Map of Passaic
    1942 Passaic
    1942 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey and New York harbor appear in detail at the start of the war, showing a landscape of burgeoning suburbs and vital industry. Trace family roots and local history across the Passaic River valley, from Paterson to the Watchung Mountains.

  23. 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

  24. 1947 Map of Mendham
    1947 Map of Mendham
    1947 Mendham
    1947 Print · USGS
    Morris County's landscape in the late 1940s balances growing settlements with massive institutions and protected parklands. Genealogists can locate family sites near Mendham or trace the grounds of the Greystone Park State Hospital for Insane.

  25. 1947 Map of Chatham
    1947 Map of Chatham
    1947 Chatham
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Morris and Union County borderlands appear here in the late 1940s as a mix of preserved marshland and rapid suburban growth. Researchers can trace the rail-side development of Stirling and Gillette or locate historic sites like the Bonnie Burn Sanatorium and Murray Hill Sta.
    2 unique versions available

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