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1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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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25. 1947 Map of Caldwell

    

    1947 Caldwell

    1947 Print · USGS

    Essex and Morris Counties are shown just after the war, when a network of small airports and golf courses integrated with established boroughs. Researchers can trace the legacy of Hatfield Swamp or locate family sites near Restland Cemetery and Morehousetown.

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28. 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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31. 1954 Map of Caldwell, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Caldwell

    1956 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Essex and Morris counties are captured here as suburban growth begins to surround long-standing landmarks and institutional campuses. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous local schools like Grover Cleveland Sch and old burial grounds such as Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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40. 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.

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43. 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.

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46. 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.

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49. 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.

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52. 1995 Map of Caldwell, 1998 Print

    

    1995 Caldwell

    1998 Print · USGS

    The Essex and Morris county borderlands are shown here in the 1990s as suburban growth surrounds the Passaic River wetlands. Researchers can trace local institutions like Caldwell College for Women, the Kessler Institute, and the Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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55. 2023 Map of Caldwell, 2023 Print

    

    2023 Caldwell

    2023 Print · USGS

    Essex and Morris counties meet along the Passaic River in this modern survey of northern New Jersey's suburban and wetland corridors. Researchers can locate several burial grounds and schools including Prospect Hill Cem, Gate of Heaven Cem, and Caldwell University.

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