Old Maps of Prospect Point, Jefferson Township for Metal Detecting

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Prospect Point, Jefferson Township maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 1943 Map of Stanhope
    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.

  8. 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

  9. 1949 Map of Newark
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. 1960 Map of Newark
    1960 Map of Newark
    1960 Newark
    1960 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Mid-Atlantic is shown at mid-century, stretching from the dense urban centers of Newark and Philadelphia to the Blue Mountain ridges. Researchers can trace historic rail lines, coastal defenses at Fort Hancock, and the riverfront growth of Trenton and Easton.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1964 Map of Newark
    1964 Map of Newark
    1964 Newark
    1964 Print · USGS
    Greater New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania appear at the peak of their industrial and rail-centered development in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Pennsylvania RR, identify mid-century landmarks like CAMP KILMER, or follow the Schuylkill River through READING.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1984 Map of Newark, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Newark, 1985 Print
    1984 Newark
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey's massive industrial and transit network is on full display in the mid-eighties, showing the region just before modern redevelopment. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense urban grids of Newark, find historic landmarks like Ellis Island, and locate the sprawling Picatinny Arsenal in the western hills.

  16. 1986 Map of Newark, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Newark, 1987 Print
    1986 Newark
    1987 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey during the mid-eighties shows an incredible transition from the industrial harbor to the wooded Highlands. Researchers can trace the massive footprints of Picatinny Arsenal and Newark International Airport or explore protected lands like the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.

  17. 1995 Map of Stanhope, 2000 Print
    1995 Map of Stanhope, 2000 Print
    1995 Stanhope
    2000 Print · USGS
    The Lake Hopatcong region in the mid-nineties shows a landscape of dense lakeside settlements and critical transportation corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace the growth of Netcong and Stanhope or locate landmarks like St Joseph Sch and Stanhope Union Cem.

  18. 2023 Map of Stanhope, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Stanhope, 2023 Print
    2023 Stanhope
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Sussex and Morris county line at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape shaped by lakeside development and historic transit corridors. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Sussex Branch rail history, locate the Stanhope Union Cem, and explore the shoreline of Lake Hopatcong.

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