1950s Maps of Jackson Township, New Jersey

1. 1951 Map of Whiting

   

   1951 Whiting

   1951 Print · USGS

   The New Jersey Pine Barrens are captured here at mid-century, defined by the heavy rail corridors of the Pennsylvania Railroad and military lands. Researchers can trace the layout of Whiting, follow the network of Cranberry Bogs, and locate remote sites like Pasadena and Bullock.

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

3. ---

4. 1954 Map of Farmingdale

   

   1954 Farmingdale

   1954 Print · USGS

   Monmouth County during the mid-fifties shows a landscape of military reservations and expanding suburban residential tracts. Trace family history and local landmarks through the Southard Ch, the Drive-in Theater, and the sprawling Earle Ammunition Depot.

   6 unique versions available

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

6. ---

7. 1954 Map of Lakewood, 1956 Print

   

   1954 Lakewood

   1956 Print · USGS

   Mid-century Ocean County is captured during a period of growth, centered on the historic resort community of Lakewood and its surrounding townships. Researchers can trace family sites and local institutions through landmarks like Georgian Court College, Seven Stars, and the Mt Sinai Cem.

   3 unique versions available

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

9. ---

10. 1955 Map of Wilmington

    

    1955 Wilmington

    1955 Print · USGS

    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here during the mid-fifties era of rapid suburban expansion and highway development. You can trace the path of the New Jersey Turnpike, locate the Fort Dix Military Reservation, or explore the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

12. ---

13. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

15. ---

16. 1957 Map of Wilmington

    

    1957 Wilmington

    1957 Print · USGS

    The mid-Atlantic coastal plain comes alive in the mid-fifties as the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway redefine travel. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road transition and find landmarks like Ship John Shoal Light and the Fort Dix Military Reservation.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

18. ---

19. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

21. ---

22. 1957 Map of Adelphia, 1961 Print

    

    1957 Adelphia

    1961 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Monmouth and Ocean Counties are captured here during a period of transition for their rural mill towns and specialized farms. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Adelphia and West Freehold, or locate old water-powered sites like Wyckoff Mills and Jacksons Mills.

    5 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

24. ---

25. 1957 Map of Cassville, 1961 Print

    

    1957 Cassville

    1961 Print · USGS

    Coastal New Jersey's transition from cranberry farming to Cold War military infrastructure is evident in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Archers Corner or Colliers Mills and explore the community grounds of Saint Vladimirs Ch.

    3 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

27. ---

28. 1957 Map of Whiting, 1961 Print

    

    1957 Whiting

    1961 Print · USGS

    The Pine Barrens of Ocean County are documented here in the late fifties, showing the vital rail intersection at Whiting. Genealogists and historians can trace the tracks of the Pennsylvania Railroad and locate vanished stop points like Bullock and Wheatland.

    4 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

30. ---

31. 1957 Map of Roosevelt, 1961 Print

    

    1957 Roosevelt

    1961 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Monmouth and Ocean counties meet in this detailed survey of rural New Jersey crossroads and planned settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Carrs Tavern, Francis Mills, and Debows Ch.

    5 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

33. ---

34. 1957 Map of Lakehurst, 1961 Print

    

    1957 Lakehurst

    1961 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Ocean County is captured here during a period of military prominence and agricultural tradition. Researchers can trace the sprawling Lakehurst Naval Air Station, the rail lines of the C RR of N J, and numerous Cranberry Bogs.

    3 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

36. ---

37. 1959 Map of Wilmington

    

    1959 Wilmington

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the late fifties, during a period of massive suburban and highway expansion. Researchers can trace mid-century infrastructure like the N J Turnpike or locate coastal landmarks from Barnegat Bay to the Maurice River.

    3 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

39. ---