Old Maps of Somerset County, New Jersey

1. 1888 Map of Plainfield

   

   1888 Plainfield

   1888 Print · USGS

   North-central New Jersey is captured in the late nineteenth century as the rail network rapidly transformed small villages into vital industrial hubs. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the early footprints of Perth Amboy, Metuchen, and Dunellen alongside vanished local place names like Samptown.

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4. 1888 Map of New Brunswick

   

   1888 New Brunswick

   1888 Print · USGS

   Middlesex County in the 1880s is shown here as a bustling hub of early rail and river industry. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through historic settlements like Old Bridge, Jamesburgh, and the preserved Monmouth Battle Ground.

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7. 1888 Map of Princeton

   

   1888 Princeton

   1888 Print · USGS

   Central New Jersey in the late nineteenth century is defined here by its critical canal and rail corridors connecting thriving agricultural villages. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and early junctions like Grover's Mill, Griggstown, and the rail hub at Monmouth Junction.

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10. 1888 Map of Lake Hopatcong

    

    1888 Lake Hopatcong

    1888 Print · USGS

    The iron and water-power corridors of northern New Jersey are captured here in the late nineteenth century. Trace the industrial footprint of the Morris Canal and major rail lines through early centers like Port Oram, Stanhope, and Dover.

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13. 1890 Map of High Bridge

    

    1890 High Bridge

    1890 Print · USGS

    Hunterdon and Morris counties at the close of the nineteenth century are defined by their complex rail networks and dramatic ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of High Bridge, Clinton, and the settlements surrounding the distinct curve of Cushetunk Mountain.

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16. 1890 Map of Lambertville

    

    1890 Lambertville

    1890 Print · USGS

    The Delaware River valley thrived at the end of the nineteenth century as a hub for both canal and rail transport. Genealogists can trace family names and legacy sites near Lambertville, Washington's Crossing, and the junctions at Ringoes.

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19. 1891 Map of Somerville

    

    1891 Somerville

    1891 Print · USGS

    Somerset County was a bustling corridor of industry and rail commerce at the close of the nineteenth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through specific stops like North Branch Depot or explore the early infrastructure of Bound Brook and the Water Power Cos Raceway.

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22. 1891 Map of Lambertville

    

    1891 Lambertville

    1891 Print · USGS

    The Delaware River valley in the late 1880s is captured here at the height of the canal and rail era. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Lambertville, the course of the Delaware and Raritan Canal Feeder, and crossroads like Ringoes.

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25. 1893 Map of New Brunswick

    

    1893 New Brunswick

    1893 Print · USGS

    Middlesex and Monmouth counties were thriving rail hubs in the 1890s, where heavy industry met Revolutionary history. Genealogists and collectors can trace family roots through small settlements like Texas and Spotswood or locate the State Reform School and Monmouth Battle Ground.

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28. 1893 Map of Plainfield

    

    1893 Plainfield

    1893 Print · USGS

    In the late nineteenth century, the corridor between the Orange Mountains and the Raritan River was rapidly transforming into a dense rail-and-commuter network. Trace the early footprints of settlements like Feltville and Chatham, or locate vanished industries near Branch Mills and Ash Swamp.

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31. 1893 Map of Somerville

    

    1893 Somerville

    1893 Print · USGS

    Somerset County in the late nineteenth century is a hub of rail-driven commerce and riverfront industry. Local historians can trace the early footprints of Bernardsville and Basking Ridge or locate vanished landmarks like Burnt Mill and North Branch Depot.

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34. 1894 Map of Princeton

    

    1894 Princeton

    1894 Print · USGS

    Central New Jersey is captured here in the late nineteenth century as its river-and-canal economy transitioned to a powerhouse of rail travel. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Princeton, the industrial Delaware and Raritan Canal, and rural stops like Grover Mill.

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37. 1894 Map of Lambertville

    

    1894 Lambertville

    1894 Print · USGS

    The Delaware River valley was a thriving hub of 19th-century commerce, where twin canals and the Belvidere Division railroad powered local industry. Researchers can trace ancestral lands through numerous family-named landmarks like Muirheads and Larison Corner, or locate the exact 1890s footprints of Lambertville and Hopewell.

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40. 1894 Map of Lake Hopatcong

    

    1894 Lake Hopatcong

    1894 Print · USGS

    The New Jersey Highlands are captured here in the 1890s, when the iron-rich hills were still crisscrossed by canal boats and steam locomotives. Researchers can trace the early layout of Lake Hopatcong or locate lost industrial sites near Shippenport and Hacklebarney.

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43. 1898 Map of Lake Hopatcong

    

    1898 Lake Hopatcong

    1898 Print · USGS

    Northwest New Jersey's highland lake country is captured here during a period of intense industrial and resort development. Researchers can trace the path of the Morris Canal, locate historical mining operations at Mine Hill, and explore early lakeside settlements like Mt. Arlington and Landing.

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46. 1898 Map of High Bridge

    

    1898 High Bridge

    1898 Print · USGS

    Hunterdon County is mapped in the late nineteenth century as a vital transportation corridor defined by the Cushetunk Mountain range. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact rail routes and rural hamlets of the era, from High Bridge and Glen Gardner to the Lehigh Valley Railroad.

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49. 1898 Map of Plainfield

    

    1898 Plainfield

    1898 Print · USGS

    North-central New Jersey at the close of the nineteenth century shows a landscape defined by the ridges of the Watchung Mountains and a rapidly expanding rail network. Genealogists and local historians can trace early property patterns and settlements like Feltville, Connecticut Farms, and the estates near Baltusrol.

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52. 1898 Map of Somerville

    

    1898 Somerville

    1898 Print · USGS

    Somerset County in the late nineteenth century is a landscape of established river towns and critical rail junctions. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Somerville, locate small communities like Pluckemin, or follow the Water Power Cos Raceway near Raritan.

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55. 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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58. 1900 Map of Raritan

    

    1900 Raritan

    1900 Print · USGS

    North Jersey in the late nineteenth century was a complex web of mountain ridges and vital rail corridors. Researchers can trace ancestral routes through old junctions like High Bridge, industrial sites at Mine Hill, and the shores of Lake Hopatcong.

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61. 1901 Map of New Brunswick

    

    1901 New Brunswick

    1901 Print · USGS

    Middlesex and Monmouth counties are depicted here at the height of the railroad era, as industrial centers like New Brunswick grew alongside rural farmlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and old hamlets from Old Church and Matchaponix to the site of the Monmouth Battle Ground.

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64. 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.

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67. 1905 Map of Plainfield

    

    1905 Plainfield

    1905 Print · USGS

    North-central New Jersey at the turn of the century shows a landscape transitioning from rural townships to a bustling suburban and industrial network. Researchers can trace early property patterns and rail expansion through Great Swamp, Washington Rock, and Baltusrol.

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70. 1905 Map of Lake Hopatcong

    

    1905 Lake Hopatcong

    1905 Print · USGS

    Northern New Jersey during the early twentieth century shows a landscape shaped by iron mining, railroads, and the growing resort culture around Lake Hopatcong. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through old settlements like Succasunna, the industrial sites at Mine Hill, and the U.S. Navy Powder Depot.

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73. 1905 Map of Raritan

    

    1905 Raritan

    1905 Print · USGS

    Northern New Jersey's ridges and valleys are meticulously detailed here at the turn of the century. You can trace the complex rail networks of the Lehigh Valley R.R. and locate family landmarks from Swayze Mills to the Powder Depot near Picatinny Peak.

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