1950s Maps of Jefferson Township, New Jersey

Explore 9 historic maps of Jefferson Township 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 Jefferson Township'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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Jefferson Township, 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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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