Old Maps of Passaic County, New Jersey

1. 1888 Map of Franklin

   

   1888 Franklin

   1888 Print · USGS

   Sussex County was a thriving hub of iron mining and rail commerce in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early industrial layout of Franklin Furnace, the remote Ogden Mine, and rural junctions like Branchville Junction.

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4. 1888 Map of Morristown

   

   1888 Morristown

   1888 Print · USGS

   Northern New Jersey's transition from an industrial mining hub to a rail-connected suburb is evident in the late 1880s. Genealogists and historians can locate the Hibernia Mine, trace the Morris Canal Feeder, and find old river crossings like Columbia Bridge.

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7. 1888 Map of Paterson

   

   1888 Paterson

   1888 Print · USGS

   Northeastern New Jersey in the late nineteenth century was a complex network of industrial canals and rising commuter towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the Morris Canal, the Jersey City Waterworks, and early rail lines through Hackensack and Paterson.

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10. 1891 Map of Greenwood Lake

    

    1891 Greenwood Lake

    1891 Print · USGS

    The Highlands of New York and New Jersey are captured here in the late nineteenth century during a peak era of iron mining and rail expansion. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Sterling Furnace, locate family-named mines like Carey Mine, and follow the historic routes of the New York Susquehanna and Western Railroad.

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13. 1891 Map of Ramapo

    

    1891 Ramapo

    1891 Print · USGS

    The Ramapo Mountains and northern New Jersey borderlands appear here in the decade before the turn of the century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early rail networks through Sloatsburg and Suffern, or locate family sites in Pearl River and Ramseys.

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16. 1892 Map of Paterson

    

    1892 Paterson

    1892 Print · USGS

    Northern New Jersey and the industrial core of Paterson are seen here in the late nineteenth century as rail and water infrastructure expanded. Trace the development of early utility systems like the Jersey City Waterworks or explore the rail lines of the Lodi Branch R.R. and West Shore Railroad.

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19. 1893 Map of Greenwood Lake

    

    1893 Greenwood Lake

    1893 Print · USGS

    The iron-rich highlands of the New York-New Jersey border come to life in this late-century survey of the lakes and ridges between Passaic and Orange counties. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the paths of the Sterling Mountain Railroad and find long-established sites like Sterling Furnace or the Layton Mines.

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22. 1893 Map of Ramapo

    

    1893 Ramapo

    1893 Print · USGS

    The Ramapo Valley and the New Jersey borderlands come alive in the late Victorian era, showing a landscape defined by mountain passes and a dense rail network. Genealogists can trace family names and early homesteads in Johnsontown, Eagle Valley, and Pearl River before modern development changed the region.

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25. 1894 Map of Morristown

    

    1894 Morristown

    1894 Print · USGS

    Northern New Jersey was a landscape of iron and water in the late nineteenth century, as the canal era gave way to steam power. Trace the winding Morris Canal, the mining works at Hibernia, and historic river crossings like Horse Neck Bridge.

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28. 1894 Map of Franklin

    

    1894 Franklin

    1894 Print · USGS

    Sussex County was a thriving industrial hub in the late nineteenth century, driven by the iron and zinc deposits of the Highlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-to-mine connections between Franklin Furnace, Ogden Mine, and Deckertown.

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31. 1897 Map of Franklin

    

    1897 Franklin

    1897 Print · USGS

    Sussex County’s industrial and agricultural heartlands are captured in the late 1890s, centered on the vital mining district and its complex rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of early iron and zinc works at Franklin Furnace or locate family homesteads near Branchville and Papakating.

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34. 1898 Map of Morristown

    

    1898 Morristown

    1898 Print · USGS

    Morris and Essex counties at the turn of the century show a complex landscape of early industrial rail lines and historic water routes. Researchers can trace the path of the Morris Canal and find vanished local landmarks like Malapardis, Beach Glen, and Swinefield Bridge.

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37. 1898 Map of Paterson

    

    1898 Paterson

    1898 Print · USGS

    Northern New Jersey's industrial and rail corridors are captured here in the late nineteenth century, from the silk mills of Paterson to the Hackensack marshes. Genealogists can locate family sites near Laurel Grove Cemetery, the Morris Canal, and early villages like Wortendyke.

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40. 1900 Map of Passaic

    

    1900 Passaic

    1900 Print · USGS

    Northern New Jersey and the New York Harbor are captured here at the close of the nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by rail, river, and coastal defense. Researchers can trace the original path of the Morris Canal, locate Seton Hall College, and explore the batteries at Fort Wadsworth.

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43. 1900 Map of Paterson

    

    1900 Paterson

    1900 Print · USGS

    Northeastern New Jersey at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the Morris Canal and a dense network of early railroads. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through vanished rail stops and sites like Laurel Grove Cemetery, Wortendyke, and Sicomac.

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46. 1903 Map of Franklin Furnace

    

    1903 Franklin Furnace

    1903 Print · USGS

    Sussex County at the turn of the century is a landscape shaped by iron mining and a bustling rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace the early industrial roots of Franklin Furnace, locate rural landmarks like North Church, and follow the path of the Lehigh and Hudson River Railroad.

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49. 1903 Map of Paterson

    

    1903 Paterson

    1903 Print · USGS

    Northern New Jersey's transition from an industrial river valley to a dense rail-connected region is captured here just after the turn of the century. You can trace the path of the Morris Canal, locate the old Dundee Dam, or find early settlements like Peetzburg and Etna.

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52. 1903 Map of Greenwood Lake, 1909 Print

    

    1903 Greenwood Lake

    1909 Print · USGS

    The Highlands of New York and New Jersey are captured here at the height of their industrial era, showing a landscape of iron mines and mountain railroads. Genealogists and historians can locate heritage sites like Sterling Furnace, Dayton Mines, and the rural community of New Newfoundland.

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55. 1905 Map of Passaic

    

    1905 Passaic

    1905 Print · USGS

    Northern New Jersey and Staten Island appear here at a pivotal moment of early 20th-century growth and industrialization. Researchers can trace the development of transit hubs like Convent Sta. or locate legacy landmarks including Hillside Cemetery and the Moravian Cemetery.

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58. 1906 Map of Morristown

    

    1906 Morristown

    1906 Print · USGS

    Northern New Jersey's transition from industrial highlands to riverine lowlands is captured here just after the turn of the century. Genealogists can trace family roots in Hibernia or Boonton and locate historic crossings like Columbia Bridge and the Morris Canal.

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61. 1910 Map of Ramapo

    

    1910 Ramapo

    1910 Print · USGS

    The Ramapo Valley at the turn of the century served as a vital transit corridor between New York and New Jersey, dominated by rail lines and river industry. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Sloatsburg, Suffern, and Pearl River, alongside landmarks like the Ramapo Cem. and the Powder Works.

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64. 1910 Map of Greenwood Lake

    

    1910 Greenwood Lake

    1910 Print · USGS

    The Highlands of northern New Jersey and southern New York are shown here during a peak era of iron mining and rail expansion. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the foundations of Sterling Furnace, Charlotteburg Mine, and the New Milford Sta. along the Erie Railroad.

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67. 1931 Map of Ramapo

    

    1931 Ramapo

    1931 Print · USGS

    Rockland County in the late twenties and early thirties shows a unique mix of expanding suburban rail towns and state park wilderness. Genealogists and historians can trace Letchworth Village, the old Hogan Kamp Mine, and early schools like Bardonia Sch.

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70. 1934 Map of Hackensack

    

    1934 Hackensack

    1934 Print · USGS

    Bergen County suburban expansion is in full swing during the mid-thirties as rail lines and early state highways reshape the landscape. Trace family history through numerous burial grounds like Valleau Cemetery or locate landmarks such as the Radburn-Fairlawn Sta and Oradell Reservoir.

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73. 1935 Map of Weehawken

    

    1935 Weehawken

    1935 Print · USGS

    Bergen and Hudson counties in the mid-1930s show a dense grid of riverfront industry and rail lines interwoven with tidal marshes. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous cemeteries like Holy Cross Cem or trace institutional landmarks like the Hudson County Hospital.

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