1950s Maps of Toms River, New Jersey

Explore 12 historic maps of Toms River from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Toms River, NJ maps

(12)
  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 1957 Map of Keswick Grove, 1961 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1957 Map of Lakehurst, 1961 Print
    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

  12. 1959 Map of Wilmington
    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

End of results
Showing maps 1-12 of 12

Top cities near Toms River

See more

Top neighborhoods of Toms River

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Toms River?
  • What is the oldest map of Toms River?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Toms River for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Toms River?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Toms River?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Toms River?
  • Where are historical maps of Toms River sourced from?