1880s Maps of Rockaway Township, New Jersey

Explore 3 historic maps of Rockaway Township from the 1880s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1880s — 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 Rockaway Township's landscape evolved across the 1880s, 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 1880s, 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.
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Start exploring Rockaway Township's history through authentic maps from the 1880s. This is your window into the past.


Rockaway Township, NJ maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Franklin
    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.

  2. 1888 Map of Morristown
    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.

  3. 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.

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