1940s Maps of Morris Township, New Jersey

Explore 5 historic maps of Morris Township from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Morris Township's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Morris Township's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Morris Township, NJ maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Passaic
    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.

  2. 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

  3. 1947 Map of Mendham
    1947 Map of Mendham
    1947 Mendham
    1947 Print · USGS
    Morris County's landscape in the late 1940s balances growing settlements with massive institutions and protected parklands. Genealogists can locate family sites near Mendham or trace the grounds of the Greystone Park State Hospital for Insane.

  4. 1947 Map of Morristown
    1947 Map of Morristown
    1947 Morristown
    1947 Print · USGS
    Morris County was undergoing rapid post-war growth when this survey recorded its transitioning rail-and-river landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Morristown, Madison, and Whippany, alongside major landmarks like Greystone Park State Hospital and Washingtons Hdqtrs.

  5. 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

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