Old Maps of Rockaway Township, New Jersey for Hiking & Exploration

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 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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7. 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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10. 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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13. 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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16. 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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19. 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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22. 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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25. 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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28. 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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31. 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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34. 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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37. 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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40. 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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43. 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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46. 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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49. 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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52. 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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55. 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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58. 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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61. 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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64. 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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67. 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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70. 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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73. 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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