1950s Maps of Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

1. 1951 Map of Woodmansie

   

   1951 Woodmansie

   1951 Print · USGS

   The New Jersey Pine Barrens are captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape of state forests and specialized agriculture. Researchers can trace the Central Railroad of New Jersey through Woodmansie or locate old Cranberry Bogs and the Coyle Airport.

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4. 1951 Map of West Creek

   

   1951 West Creek

   1951 Print · USGS

   Ocean County in the early fifties shows a landscape of coastal wetlands and pine forests before the era of heavy development. Genealogists can locate specific homesteads and family sites near Staffordville, Mayetta, and the Cedar Run Cem.

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7. 1951 Map of New Gretna, 1954 Print

   

   1951 New Gretna

   1954 Print · USGS

   The coastal wetlands of Burlington and Atlantic counties are captured here in the early fifties, just as the Garden State Parkway was being built. Genealogists can trace family lines near New Gretna, Port Republic, and the Hillside Cem.

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10. 1952 Map of Brigantine Inlet, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Brigantine Inlet

    1954 Print · USGS

    Coastal New Jersey is captured in the early fifties during a pivotal era of shoreline development and conservation. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early streets of Brigantine, find the 14th Street Pier, and explore the marshes of the Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge.

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13. 1952 Map of Tuckerton, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Tuckerton

    1954 Print · USGS

    Coastal New Jersey in the early fifties reveals a landscape of tidal marshes and quiet seaside boroughs before the era of major development. Researchers can trace family roots through Greenwood Cem or locate industrial sites like the Fish Factory and Cranberry Bogs.

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16. 1952 Map of Oceanville, 1955 Print

    

    1952 Oceanville

    1955 Print · USGS

    The Atlantic County shoreline in the early fifties reveals a landscape of tidal marshes and growing coastal towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named routes like Leeds Point Road or locate landmarks such as the Seaview Country Club and Lily Lake.

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19. 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.

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22. 1955 Map of Oswego Lake, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Oswego Lake

    1956 Print · USGS

    In the mid-fifties, this Pine Barrens landscape was a mix of state forests and new federal military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and crossings at Leektown, Sim Place, and Bartletts Bridge amidst the sprawling Penn State Forest.

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25. 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.

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28. 1957 Map of Woodmansie, 1961 Print

    

    1957 Woodmansie

    1961 Print · USGS

    The Pine Barrens of the late fifties are defined here by secluded rail junctions and the commercial cranberry industry. Researchers can trace the Central RR of New Jersey through Woodmansie or locate specific Cranberry Bogs along the Biddle Branch.

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31. 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.

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