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

1. 1888 Map of Hackettstown

   

   1888 Hackettstown

   1888 Print · USGS

   Northwestern New Jersey in the late nineteenth century was a hub of transit and industry defined by the Morris Canal and competing rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and industrial sites near Oxford Furnace, Waterloo, and Hackettstown.

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4. 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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7. 1890 Map of High Bridge

   

   1890 High Bridge

   1890 Print · USGS

   Hunterdon and Morris counties at the close of the nineteenth century are defined by their complex rail networks and dramatic ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of High Bridge, Clinton, and the settlements surrounding the distinct curve of Cushetunk Mountain.

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10. 1891 Map of Somerville

    

    1891 Somerville

    1891 Print · USGS

    Somerset County was a bustling corridor of industry and rail commerce at the close of the nineteenth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through specific stops like North Branch Depot or explore the early infrastructure of Bound Brook and the Water Power Cos Raceway.

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13. 1893 Map of Somerville

    

    1893 Somerville

    1893 Print · USGS

    Somerset County in the late nineteenth century is a hub of rail-driven commerce and riverfront industry. Local historians can trace the early footprints of Bernardsville and Basking Ridge or locate vanished landmarks like Burnt Mill and North Branch Depot.

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16. 1894 Map of Hackettstown

    

    1894 Hackettstown

    1894 Print · USGS

    Northwestern New Jersey is captured here in the late nineteenth century as a hub of iron production and mountain railroading. Researchers can pinpoint early industrial sites like Oxford Furnace or trace the routes of the Morris and Essex Railroad and Lehigh and Hudson River Railroad.

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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. 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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25. 1898 Map of Hackettstown

    

    1898 Hackettstown

    1898 Print · USGS

    Northwest New Jersey at the turn of the century is defined by its deep river valleys and the early railroads that pierced its ridge lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Hackettstown or locate long-standing landmarks like Swayze Mills and Saxton Falls.

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28. 1898 Map of High Bridge

    

    1898 High Bridge

    1898 Print · USGS

    Hunterdon County is mapped in the late nineteenth century as a vital transportation corridor defined by the Cushetunk Mountain range. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact rail routes and rural hamlets of the era, from High Bridge and Glen Gardner to the Lehigh Valley Railroad.

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31. 1898 Map of Somerville

    

    1898 Somerville

    1898 Print · USGS

    Somerset County in the late nineteenth century is a landscape of established river towns and critical rail junctions. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Somerville, locate small communities like Pluckemin, or follow the Water Power Cos Raceway near Raritan.

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34. 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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37. 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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40. 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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43. 1905 Map of Somerville

    

    1905 Somerville

    1905 Print · USGS

    Central New Jersey at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape shaped by the Raritan River and early rail expansion. Researchers can trace the Delaware and Raritan Canal, locate landmarks like Chimney Rock, and find old centers like Pluckemin and Bernardsville.

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46. 1905 Map of High Bridge

    

    1905 High Bridge

    1905 Print · USGS

    Hunterdon County at the opening of the twentieth century was a vital junction for New Jersey’s industrial rail lines and river-powered settlements. Researchers can trace the legacy tracks of the Central Railroad of New Jersey and locate early communities like High Bridge, Clinton, and Annandale.

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49. 1905 Map of Hackettstown

    

    1905 Hackettstown

    1905 Print · USGS

    Warren and Morris Counties at the turn of the century show a landscape defined by industrial transport and river valleys. Researchers can trace the historic Morris Canal and the complex rail networks serving towns like Hackettstown, Vienna, and Oxford.

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52. 1943 Map of Hackettstown

    

    1943 Hackettstown

    1943 Print · USGS

    New Jersey's northwestern hills and valleys come alive in this wartime survey, showing the industry and landscapes of the Musconetcong and Raritan watersheds. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines to the N J Hosiery Mill, the State Fish Hatchery, and rural centers like Drakestown and Springtown.

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55. 1943 Map of Gladstone

    

    1943 Gladstone

    1943 Print · USGS

    Somerset and Morris counties are captured here during the early 1940s, showing a landscape of deep-rooted mining history and river-valley farming. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Bernards School, the DL & W RR corridor, and the sites of the Wortman Mine and Bartles Mine.

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58. 1943 Map of Washington

    

    1943 Washington

    1943 Print · USGS

    Warren County at the height of the second World War reveals a busy landscape of industry and rail. Genealogists can trace family names at the Pequest Union Cemetery or find historic workplaces like Oxford Furnace and the Magnetite Mine.

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61. 1943 Map of Chester

    

    1943 Chester

    1943 Print · USGS

    Morris County was a landscape of rail-connected hamlets and river valleys during the early years of the war. Researchers can trace historic local life through sites like Hacklebarney State Park, the Flanders School, and the junction of the High Bridge Branch.

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64. 1943 Map of Califon

    

    1943 Califon

    1943 Print · USGS

    Hunterdon County during the early 1940s maintains its agrarian character along the winding South Branch Raritan River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life at New Germantown, the Burrill Mine, and the N. J. State Reformatory.

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67. 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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70. 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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73. 1953 Map of Hackettstown, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Hackettstown

    1955 Print · USGS

    In the early 1950s, the Musconetcong Valley was a hub of rail activity and collegiate life. Trace the old lines of the Lackawanna Railroad and discover vanished local landmarks like Hackettstown Airfield and the Middle Valley School.

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