1940s Maps of Toms River, New Jersey

Explore 11 historic maps of Toms River 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 Toms River'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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Toms River's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Toms River, NJ maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

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