1800s (19th Century) Maps of Jefferson Township, New Jersey

Explore 8 historic maps of Jefferson Township from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Jefferson Township, NJ maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Franklin
    1888 Map of Franklin
    1888 Franklin
    1888 Print · USGS
    Sussex County was a thriving hub of iron mining and rail commerce in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early industrial layout of Franklin Furnace, the remote Ogden Mine, and rural junctions like Branchville Junction.

  2. 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.

  3. 1891 Map of Greenwood Lake
    1891 Map of Greenwood Lake
    1891 Greenwood Lake
    1891 Print · USGS
    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.

  4. 1893 Map of Greenwood Lake
    1893 Map of Greenwood Lake
    1893 Greenwood Lake
    1893 Print · USGS
    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.
    6 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  6. 1894 Map of Franklin
    1894 Map of Franklin
    1894 Franklin
    1894 Print · USGS
    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.

  7. 1897 Map of Franklin
    1897 Map of Franklin
    1897 Franklin
    1897 Print · USGS
    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.

  8. 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

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