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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Toms River, New Jersey

Explore 42 historic maps of Toms River from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Toms River's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Toms River's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Toms River, NJ maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Cassville
    1900 Map of Cassville
    1900 Cassville
    1900 Print · USGS
    Monmouth and Ocean Counties appear at the turn of the century, showing a landscape defined by water-powered milling and early rail transport. Genealogists can trace family names at Lahaway Plantations, Carrs Tavern, and through the many mills including Colliers Mill.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1901 Map of Asbury Park
    1901 Map of Asbury Park
    1901 Asbury Park
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore at the turn of the century reveals a landscape of growing coastal resorts and busy railroad junctions. Genealogists can trace family roots in old hamlets like Allaire, Seven Stars, and Farmingdale as they appeared before suburbanization.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1902 Map of Navesink
    1902 Map of Navesink
    1902 Navesink
    1902 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey and the Raritan valley are shown here at the turn of the century, when industrial hubs and maritime defenses defined the shoreline. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Old Bridge and Milltown, or locate local landmarks like the State Reform School.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1919 Map of Barnegat, 1921 Print
    1919 Map of Barnegat, 1921 Print
    1919 Barnegat
    1921 Print · USGS
    Coastal Ocean County comes alive in the years after the Great War, showing a landscape of barrier island settlements and mainland rail stops. Genealogists and historians can trace early shore life through the string of Life Saving Stations, the Barnegat Light, and old rail stops like Pinewald Sta. or Ostrom Sta.
  13. 1919 Map of Asbury Park, 1921 Print
    1919 Map of Asbury Park, 1921 Print
    1919 Asbury Park
    1921 Print · USGS
    Coastal Monmouth and Ocean Counties come alive in the early twentieth century, showing the rapid growth of beach resorts alongside quiet pineland settlements. Researchers can trace the early rail corridors of the Pennsylvania Railroad and locate maritime landmarks like L.S. Station Manasquan Beach and Point Pleasant.
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 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
  46. 1949 Map of Whiting, 1954 Print
    1949 Map of Whiting, 1954 Print
    1949 Whiting
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Pinelands of Ocean and Burlington Counties are shown just after the war, when rail hubs and forest reserves defined the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the junction at Whiting or locate smaller sites like Woodmansie, the Clay Works, and Keswick Grove.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1951 Map of Keswick Grove
    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.
  52. 1953 Map of Point Pleasant, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Point Pleasant, 1957 Print
    1953 Point Pleasant
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore is shown during the early 1950s, capturing the detailed layout of coastal towns and tidal estuaries. Local historians can trace family roots through landmarks like White Lawn Cem, the Bay Head Junction rail hub, and Cranberry Bogs.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1953 Map of Seaside Park, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Seaside Park, 1957 Print
    1953 Seaside Park
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore emerges in its mid-century form along the narrow barrier between Barnegat Bay and the ocean. Tracing the coast reveals the early footprint of Seaside Heights, the Boardwalk, and the southern expanse of Island Beach State Park.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1953 Map of Toms River, 1958 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1954 Map of Lakewood, 1956 Print
    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
  64. 1955 Map of Wilmington
    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.
  67. 1956 Map of Newark
    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
  70. 1957 Map of Wilmington
    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
  73. 1957 Map of Newark
    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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