1950s Maps of Manchester Township, New Jersey

1. 1951 Map of Keswick Grove

   

   1951 Keswick Grove

   1951 Print · USGS

   The New Jersey Pine Barrens appear in the early fifties as a landscape of cranberry bogs, timber, and isolated rail junctions. Genealogists and researchers can trace the routes of the Central Railroad of New Jersey and locate sites like Dover Forge, Keswick Grove, and the Clay Pits.

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4. 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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7. 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.

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10. 1953 Map of Toms River, 1958 Print

    

    1953 Toms River

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Barnegat Bay shoreline and the emerging Garden State Parkway corridor define this mid-century survey of coastal Ocean County. Researchers can trace the layout of early vacation communities like Island Heights and Ocean Gate alongside inland landmarks like the Admiral Farragut Academy and the Cranberry Bogs near Double Trouble.

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13. 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.

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16. 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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19. 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.

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22. 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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25. 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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28. 1957 Map of Keswick Grove, 1961 Print

    

    1957 Keswick Grove

    1961 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Ocean County is captured here during a period of agricultural and rail dominance across the Pine Barrens. Researchers can trace the legacy of local industry and transport through Cranberry Bogs, the William Raws Monument, and the crossing of two major railroads.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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40. 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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43. 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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