Old Maps of Jefferson Township, New Jersey for Genealogy

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 1903 Map of Franklin Furnace

    

    1903 Franklin Furnace

    1903 Print · USGS

    Sussex County at the turn of the century is a landscape shaped by iron mining and a bustling rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace the early industrial roots of Franklin Furnace, locate rural landmarks like North Church, and follow the path of the Lehigh and Hudson River Railroad.

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31. 1903 Map of Greenwood Lake, 1909 Print

    

    1903 Greenwood Lake

    1909 Print · USGS

    The Highlands of New York and New Jersey are captured here at the height of their industrial era, showing a landscape of iron mines and mountain railroads. Genealogists and historians can locate heritage sites like Sterling Furnace, Dayton Mines, and the rural community of New Newfoundland.

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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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40. 1910 Map of Greenwood Lake

    

    1910 Greenwood Lake

    1910 Print · USGS

    The Highlands of northern New Jersey and southern New York are shown here during a peak era of iron mining and rail expansion. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the foundations of Sterling Furnace, Charlotteburg Mine, and the New Milford Sta. along the Erie Railroad.

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43. 1943 Map of Stanhope

    

    1943 Stanhope

    1943 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Sussex and Morris County life is centered here on the busy rail and water corridors of the highlands. Researchers can trace the path of the Morris Canal, locate the Hercules Powder Co works, and explore lakefront landmarks like Bertrand Island.

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46. 1943 Map of Franklin Furnace

    

    1943 Franklin Furnace

    1943 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Sussex County is defined here by its deep mining roots and mountain reservoirs. Trace the industrial landscape of Franklin and Ogdensburg through landmarks like the N J Zinc Co, the Stockholm School, and the Lehigh and Hudson River.

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49. 1943 Map of Newfoundland

    

    1943 Newfoundland

    1943 Print · USGS

    The Pequannock River valley and its surrounding ridges are captured here during the Second World War. Researchers can trace the New York Susquehanna and Western rail line through Newfoundland or locate landmarks like the Fire House and West Milford School.

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52. 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.

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55. 1947 Map of Dover

    

    1947 Dover

    1947 Print · USGS

    Dover and the Rockaway River valley are captured in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by industrial centers and lakeside retreats. Trace local history along the Morris Canal or find landmarks like the Star of the Sea Church and Wharton.

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58. 1949 Map of Newark

    

    1949 Newark

    1949 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor between Philadelphia and New York comes alive in this post-war survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the massive rail networks of the Reading Railroad and locate major installations like Fort Dix or Picatinny Arsenal.

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61. 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.

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64. 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.

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67. 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.

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70. 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.

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73. 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.

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