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1940s Maps of Ocean County, New Jersey

Explore 28 historic maps of Ocean County 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 Ocean County'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.
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Start exploring Ocean County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Ocean County, NJ maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Atlantic City, 1953 Print
    1940 Map of Atlantic City, 1953 Print
    1940 Atlantic City
    1953 Print · USGS
    The New Jersey coastline during the pre-war era is mapped here in detail, showcasing the resort boom and rail connections of the day. Researchers can trace the layout of famous boardwalk landmarks like the Steel Pier and the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines into the city.
  4. 1941 Map of Toms River
    1941 Map of Toms River
    1941 Toms River
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey's riverfronts and barrier islands are captured here just before the mid-century boom. Trace historic family sites and early infrastructure at Double Trouble, Murray Grove Cemetery, and the Pinewald Golf Course.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1941 Map of Atlantic City
    1941 Map of Atlantic City
    1941 Atlantic City
    1941 Print · USGS
    Atlantic City and its neighboring shore towns are captured in the early 1940s, showing a world of grand boardwalk piers and intricate tidal marshlands. Trace the routes of the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines or locate landmarks like Absecon Light and the Heinz Pier.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1941 Map of Long Beach
    1941 Map of Long Beach
    1941 Long Beach
    1941 Print · USGS
    Long Beach Island and the Jersey Shore appear here just before the mid-century, showing a string of coastal villages linked by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace property near Long Beach Township Hall or explore early bayside landmarks like Ship Bottom and Harvey Cedars.
  13. 1942 Map of Whiting
    1942 Map of Whiting
    1942 Whiting
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Pine Barrens are captured here during the early years of the war, showing the region's transition between industry and military use. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like Woodmansie, early aviation at Coyle Field, and the rail junction at Whiting.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1942 Map of Tuckerton
    1942 Map of Tuckerton
    1942 Tuckerton
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore and Pine Barrens meet here just as the coastal infrastructure was maturing before mid-century. Researchers can trace the layout of Tuckerton, locate the old Stafford Forge, and explore the maze of sedges in Little Egg Harbor.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1942 Map of Farmingdale
    1942 Map of Farmingdale
    1942 Farmingdale
    1942 Print · USGS
    Monmouth County and the northern edge of Ocean County are shown here in the early 1940s during a period of industrial rail reliance. Trace the rail junctions at Farmingdale or locate historic settlements like Allaire, Squankum, and Jerseyville.
  22. 1942 Map of Pemberton
    1942 Map of Pemberton
    1942 Pemberton
    1942 Print · USGS
    Burlington County during the early years of the war is caught between its deep industrial roots and new military mobilization. Researchers can trace historic iron sites like Mary Ann Furnace, family locations such as Sooy Place, and the rail lines serving Whitesbog.
  25. 1944 Map of Jersey Homesteads
    1944 Map of Jersey Homesteads
    1944 Jersey Homesteads
    1944 Print · USGS
    Monmouth and Ocean counties appear here during the mid-forties, capturing a landscape of rural hamlets and small mills. Researchers can trace the New Deal-era Jersey Homesteads and find ancestral sites like Francis Mills, Carrs Tavern, and Perrineville.
  28. 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
  31. 1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Wilmington
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore emerge in this mid-century portrait of a region defined by river commerce and seaside growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad, locate early airfields like Dover Airpark, and find river defenses at Fort Delaware.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1947 Map of Lakewood
    1947 Map of Lakewood
    1947 Lakewood
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coastal Ocean County in the late 1940s shows a mix of growing townships and pine-lined waterways just as the regional highway system expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace old residential grids in Lakewood, locate family plots at Evergreen Cem, or follow the Central Railroad of New Jersey.
  37. 1947 Map of Lakehurst
    1947 Map of Lakehurst
    1947 Lakehurst
    1947 Print · USGS
    Ocean County emerges as a strategic hub in the years following World War II, defined by military aviation and quiet woodland settlements. Researchers can trace the sprawling grounds of the US Naval Air Station, the local streets of Lakehurst, and the remote Newman Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1947 Map of Asbury Park
    1947 Map of Asbury Park
    1947 Asbury Park
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore thrives in this post-war survey, documenting the vibrant coastal stretch from Asbury Park down to Sea Girt. Family historians can trace local roots through numerous landmarks like Shafto Corners, Mt Prospect Cemetery, and the Bangs Ave Sch.
  43. 1947 Map of Roosevelt
    1947 Map of Roosevelt
    1947 Roosevelt
    1947 Print · USGS
    Central New Jersey's rural interior is captured here just after the war, showing the unique intersection of Monmouth, Mercer, and Ocean counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Carrs Tavern, Holmeson, and the extensive Cranberry bogs near Prospertown.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1947 Map of Point Pleasant
    1947 Map of Point Pleasant
    1947 Point Pleasant
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore is captured here just after the war, showing the coastal communities from Manasquan down to Normandy Beach. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layout of Point Pleasant, locate the Mantoloking Ch, or find the historic Life Saving Station Manasquan Beach.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1947 Map of Adelphia
    1947 Map of Adelphia
    1947 Adelphia
    1947 Print · USGS
    Monmouth and Ocean Counties are captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by industry and agriculture before major suburbanization. Trace the footprints of early mill sites like Jacksons Mills and Wyckoff Mills, or the extensive cranberry bogs along the Manasquan River.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1948 Map of Cassville
    1948 Map of Cassville
    1948 Cassville
    1948 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Ocean County was a landscape of Pinelands agriculture and expanding military reservations. You can trace the footprint of early industry through numerous Cranberry bogs, a Dismantled Railroad, and settlements like Cassville and Archers Corner.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1948 Map of Long Beach
    1948 Map of Long Beach
    1948 Long Beach
    1948 Print · USGS
    Long Beach Island is shown in the late 1940s as a series of growing seaside communities and strategic maritime stations. Researchers can trace the early layout of Surf City, Beach Haven, and the Harvey Cedars CG 115 coast guard facility.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1948 Map of Roosevelt
    1948 Map of Roosevelt
    1948 Roosevelt
    1948 Print · USGS
    Monmouth County rural life is captured in the late 1940s, showing the early days of the Roosevelt colony and established hamlets. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and crossroads like Stone Tavern, Clarksburg, and the numerous Cranberry bogs near Prospertown.
  61. 1948 Map of New Egypt
    1948 Map of New Egypt
    1948 New Egypt
    1948 Print · USGS
    Post-war Burlington and Ocean counties are defined here by a massive military footprint and the traditional cranberry industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of New Egypt and Wrightstown or locate family landmarks like Cranberry Hall.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1948 Map of Toms River
    1948 Map of Toms River
    1948 Toms River
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore's mid-century landscape is preserved here, from the mainland settlements of Toms River to the narrow barrier of Island Beach. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Friends Meeting Cemetery and Murray Grove Cemetery as the coastal rail lines linked the bay towns.
    6 unique versions available
  67. 1948 Map of Lakehurst, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Lakehurst, 1954 Print
    1948 Lakehurst
    1954 Print · USGS
    Post-war central New Jersey comes to life here, showing the rural landscapes of Ocean and Monmouth counties before major suburbanization. Trace the footprints of the U S Naval Air Station and historic mill towns like Jacksons Mills and Cassville.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1948 Map of Bordentown, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Bordentown, 1954 Print
    1948 Bordentown
    1954 Print · USGS
    Central New Jersey stands at the crossroads of military expansion and early highway development in the years following the war. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural layouts of Bordentown and New Egypt or locate landmarks like Arneys Mount and the Pa Maritime Academy.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 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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