Old Maps of Warren Township, New Jersey for Hiking & Exploration

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.

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

3. ---

4. 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.

   2 unique versions available

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

6. ---

7. 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.

   2 unique versions available

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

9. ---

10. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

12. ---

13. 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.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

15. ---

16. 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.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

18. ---

19. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

21. ---

22. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

24. ---

25. 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.

    6 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

27. ---

28. 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.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

30. ---

31. 1905 Map of Somerville

    

    1905 Somerville

    1905 Print · USGS

    Central New Jersey at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape shaped by the Raritan River and early rail expansion. Researchers can trace the Delaware and Raritan Canal, locate landmarks like Chimney Rock, and find old centers like Pluckemin and Bernardsville.

    3 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

33. ---

34. 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.

    4 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

36. ---

37. 1921 Map of Plainfield

    

    1921 Plainfield

    1921 Print · USGS

    New Jersey's industrial corridor meets the ridges of the First and Second Mountains in the early twenties. Genealogists can trace family names and small settlements like Raritan Landing, Smalleytown, and the grounds of the New Jersey Reformatory.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

39. ---

40. 1942 Map of Passaic

    

    1942 Passaic

    1942 Print · USGS

    Northern New Jersey and New York harbor appear in detail at the start of the war, showing a landscape of burgeoning suburbs and vital industry. Trace family roots and local history across the Passaic River valley, from Paterson to the Watchung Mountains.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

42. ---

43. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

45. ---

46. 1947 Map of Bound Brook

    

    1947 Bound Brook

    1947 Print · USGS

    Somerset County is shown at its post-war industrial peak when the confluence of the Raritan and Millstone rivers was a bustling rail hub. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Manville, identify the expansive Duke Estate, or locate family sites near Serca Pana Jezusa Cem.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

48. ---

49. 1947 Map of Chatham

    

    1947 Chatham

    1947 Print · USGS

    The Morris and Union County borderlands appear here in the late 1940s as a mix of preserved marshland and rapid suburban growth. Researchers can trace the rail-side development of Stirling and Gillette or locate historic sites like the Bonnie Burn Sanatorium and Murray Hill Sta.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

51. ---

52. 1947 Map of Bernardsville

    

    1947 Bernardsville

    1947 Print · USGS

    Somerset County saw significant development following the war as the rail network linked historic villages with new institutional centers. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Osborn Mills, the Stone House, and the Greenlawn Memory Park Cem.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

54. ---

55. 1947 Map of Plainfield

    

    1947 Plainfield

    1947 Print · USGS

    North-central New Jersey is shown here at a post-war peak of rail and military activity. Researchers can trace the sprawling footprint of Camp Kilmer, find the early runways of Hadley Airport, or locate family sites near New Market and Stelton.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

57. ---

58. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

60. ---

61. 1954 Map of Bernardsville, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Bernardsville

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Somerset and Morris County borderlands come into focus in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of established estates and growing townships. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Somerset Hills Cemetery, the U S Veterans Hospital, and Osborn Mills.

    6 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

63. ---

64. 1955 Map of Plainfield, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Plainfield

    1957 Print · USGS

    Mid-century New Jersey comes to life as industrial rail corridors and the sprawling US Military Reservation Camp Kilmer meet expanding suburbs. Trace early flight at Hadley Airport and local roots at Sacred Heart Sch or Pumptown.

    5 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

66. ---

67. 1955 Map of Bound Brook, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Bound Brook

    1957 Print · USGS

    Somerset County undergoes rapid post-war growth in the mid-fifties as industry and infrastructure converge along the Raritan. Researchers can trace the path of the Delaware and Raritan Canal or locate local landmarks like Alma White College and the Van Nest Burying Ground.

    5 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

69. ---

70. 1955 Map of Chatham, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Chatham

    1957 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Morris, Somerset, and Union Counties are defined here by the intersection of the Great Swamp and the rising Watchung Mountains. Researchers can trace the development of suburban rail corridors and find local landmarks like St Josephs Shrine, Meyersville Cem, and the Watchung Reservation.

    7 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

72. ---

73. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

75. ---