Old Maps of Middlebush, Franklin Township for Hiking & Exploration

1. 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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4. 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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7. 1906 Map of Princeton

   

   1906 Princeton

   1906 Print · USGS

   New Jersey’s educational and transportation corridors are captured here in the early twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by canals and competing rail lines. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Princeton, Rocky Hill, and Plainsboro.

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10. 1907 Map of Trenton

    

    1907 Trenton

    1907 Print · USGS

    The Delaware River valley hums with turn-of-the-century industry and transport as river canals and railroads converge between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of the George School, find early post offices like Holland PO, or locate old mill sites such as Blackwells Mills.

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13. 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.

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16. 1947 Map of Monmouth Junction

    

    1947 Monmouth Junction

    1947 Print · USGS

    Central New Jersey in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of river-side canal towns and bustling rail hubs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the branching lines at Monmouth Junction and locate Washingtons Headquarters near Kingston.

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19. 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.

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22. 1954 Map of Monmouth Junction, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Monmouth Junction

    1956 Print · USGS

    Central New Jersey in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape shaped by the Delaware and Raritan Canal and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Revolution at Washington Headquarters or locate family plots in Cedar Hill Cem and Elmwood Cem.

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25. 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.

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28. 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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31. 1960 Map of Newark

    

    1960 Newark

    1960 Print · USGS

    The industrial heart of the Mid-Atlantic is shown at mid-century, stretching from the dense urban centers of Newark and Philadelphia to the Blue Mountain ridges. Researchers can trace historic rail lines, coastal defenses at Fort Hancock, and the riverfront growth of Trenton and Easton.

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34. 1964 Map of Newark

    

    1964 Newark

    1964 Print · USGS

    Greater New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania appear at the peak of their industrial and rail-centered development in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Pennsylvania RR, identify mid-century landmarks like CAMP KILMER, or follow the Schuylkill River through READING.

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37. 1982 Map of Trenton, 1983 Print

    

    1982 Trenton

    1983 Print · USGS

    Central New Jersey and the Delaware River valley are captured in the early eighties during a time of major highway expansion and suburban maturation. Researchers can trace the grounds of Princeton University, the historic Monmouth Battlefield, and the sprawling Fort Dix.

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40. 1986 Map of Trenton, 1987 Print

    

    1986 Trenton

    1987 Print · USGS

    Central New Jersey and the Delaware River valley are shown here during the mid-eighties, a period of dense suburban growth and military activity. Researchers can trace the sprawling grounds of the Fort Dix Military Reservation and the historic corridors of the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park.

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43. 2023 Map of Monmouth Junction, 2023 Print

    

    2023 Monmouth Junction

    2023 Print · USGS

    Middlesex and Somerset counties converge here in the early 2020s, where the historic canal corridor meets modern suburban expansion. Researchers can trace local lineage through the Higgins Family Burial Ground, Cedar Hill Cem, and the old river settlements of Griggstown and Blackwells Mills.

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