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1950s Maps of Rockaway, New Jersey

Explore 4 historic maps of Rockaway from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Rockaway's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Rockaway, NJ maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Dover
    1954 Map of Dover
    1954 Dover
    1954 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey's Morris County is documented here at a time of significant industrial and recreational growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Morris Canal, locate the Star of the Sea Church, and explore old tracts in Wharton and Dover.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1954 Map of Boonton, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Boonton, 1955 Print
    1954 Boonton
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Morris County is defined here by industrial military sites and sprawling lakeside developments during a period of suburban expansion. Trace the rail lines of the Wharton and Northern or locate local landmarks like Trinity Ch and Hibernia Cem.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 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.
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