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1950s Maps of Sussex County, New Jersey

Explore 23 historic maps of Sussex County 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 Sussex County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Sussex County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Sussex County, NJ maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Scranton, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Scranton, 1952 Print
    1950 Scranton
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Northeast Pennsylvania and the Hudson Valley come alive in this survey of the tri-state region. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense rail networks of the Erie RR and DL&W RR between industrial hubs like Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
  4. 1953 Map of Unionville
    1953 Map of Unionville
    1953 Unionville
    1953 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of New York and New Jersey are captured in the mid-fifties, centered on the village of Unionville and its surrounding rural hamlets. Local historians can trace industrial roots at the Sussex Distillery or locate historic schoolhouses like Westtown School and Johnson School.
  7. 1953 Map of Scranton
    1953 Map of Scranton
    1953 Scranton
    1953 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Catskills are shown in great detail during the early fifties, a time when rail lines and river valleys dictated the region's growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial hearts of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre or locate remote landmarks like High Point and Lake Wallenpaupack.
  10. 1953 Map of Port Jervis South
    1953 Map of Port Jervis South
    1953 Port Jervis South
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Delaware River valley where three states meet. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and vanished institutions from Rock View House and River School No 1 to the Tristates Bible Camp.
  13. 1954 Map of Dover
    1954 Map of Dover
    1954 Dover
    1954 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey's Morris County is documented here at a time of significant industrial and recreational growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Morris Canal, locate the Star of the Sea Church, and explore old tracts in Wharton and Dover.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1954 Map of Newton East, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Newton East, 1955 Print
    1954 Newton East
    1955 Print · USGS
    Sussex County emerges in the mid-fifties as a landscape of established rail hubs and growing lakeside communities. Trace the vanished industrial footprints of Sussex Mills and Mulford Station or locate family roots near Vaughn Cem and Township Sch.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 1954 Map of Flatbrookville, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Flatbrookville, 1955 Print
    1954 Flatbrookville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River valley along the Sussex and Warren county lines comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the region's camps and mountain trails. Trace the old river crossings at Smith Ferry, find the quiet Lower Wallpack Cem, or follow the Appalachian Trail over Kittatinny Mountain.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1954 Map of Newfoundland, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Newfoundland, 1955 Print
    1954 Newfoundland
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Highlands of northern New Jersey appear here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the massive reservoirs and ridge-lines of the Pequannock watershed. Genealogists and local historians can trace the New York Susquehanna and Western RR through Newfoundland and locate landmarks like Vreeland Cem and Postville.
    6 unique versions available
  25. 1954 Map of Branchville, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Branchville, 1955 Print
    1954 Branchville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Sussex County's rural character is preserved in this mid-century survey of the ridges and valleys between Branchville and Libertyville. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Frankford Plains Ch, Augusta, and the Sussex Airport.
    6 unique versions available
  28. 1954 Map of Newton West, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Newton West, 1955 Print
    1954 Newton West
    1955 Print · USGS
    Sussex County transitioned through the mid-fifties as rural farmlands met expanding local centers like Newton. Researchers can trace the dual rail paths of the New York Susquehanna and Western and Lehigh and New England past landmarks like St Pauls Abbey and Swartswood Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1954 Map of Lake Maskenozha, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Lake Maskenozha, 1955 Print
    1954 Lake Maskenozha
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River valley thrived as a hub for summer camps and small riverfront communities in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Wallpack Center, Egypt Mills, and the Holy Trinity Ch near the New Jersey border.
    5 unique versions available
  34. 1954 Map of Hamburg, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Hamburg, 1956 Print
    1954 Hamburg
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Sussex County is defined here by its dense railroad junctions and mountain valleys during a period of steady industrial transition. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the Lehigh and Hudson River or locate local landmarks like Immaculate Conception Ch and Clove Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1954 Map of Wawayanda, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Wawayanda, 1956 Print
    1954 Wawayanda
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Highlands of the New Jersey and New York border are shown here in the early fifties during a period of expanding lakeside communities. Researchers can trace the winding Appalachian Trail or locate local landmarks like Glenwood Cem and the Lehigh and Hudson River railroad.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1954 Map of Tranquility, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Tranquility, 1956 Print
    1954 Tranquility
    1956 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey highlands in the mid-1950s show a region of mountain ridges and active rail corridors. Local historians can trace the foundations of Allamuchy, Huntsville, and Saxton Falls alongside the Lehigh and Hudson River Railroad.
    5 unique versions available
  43. 1954 Map of Franklin, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Franklin, 1956 Print
    1954 Franklin
    1956 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey during the mid-fifties reveals a landscape shaped by mining and mountain retreats. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines and early settlements like Edison, Milton, and the St Thomas Cem.
    6 unique versions available
  46. 1954 Map of Greenwood Lake, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Greenwood Lake, 1956 Print
    1954 Greenwood Lake
    1956 Print · USGS
    Greenwood Lake and the surrounding mountain ridges are shown at a turning point in the mid-1950s as the area shifted from industry to recreation. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail, locate the Erskine Cem, and find an Iron Mine (Inactive) near the state line.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1954 Map of Culvers Gap, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Culvers Gap, 1956 Print
    1954 Culvers Gap
    1956 Print · USGS
    Sussex County’s Kittatinny ridge and Delaware River shoreline appear here in the mid-fifties, during a peak era for rural youth camps and forest conservation. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail, locate the Peters Valley (Bevans P O) post office, or find family-named roads like Grady Road.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1954 Map of Stanhope, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Stanhope, 1957 Print
    1954 Stanhope
    1957 Print · USGS
    Stanhope and the Lake Hopatcong region are shown here in the mid-1950s as the area balanced its rail-industrial roots with growing lakeside recreation. Genealogists and local researchers can locate the Stanhope Union Cem, the Budd Lake Sch, and the winding tracks of the Central RR of New Jersey.
    5 unique versions available
  55. 1954 Map of Dingmans Ferry, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Dingmans Ferry, 1960 Print
    1954 Dingmans Ferry
    1960 Print · USGS
    Sussex County, New Jersey, and the Delaware River valley are captured here in the mid-fifties, just as the region’s recreation economy was at its peak. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Stillwater and Branchville, or locate remote landmarks like Wallpack Center and Millbrook.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 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
  61. 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.
  64. 1958 Map of Milford, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Milford, 1959 Print
    1958 Milford
    1959 Print · USGS
    The river valley at Milford and Montague is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of fertile islands and steep bluffs. Genealogists and local historians can locate early cemeteries like Travis Cemetery, rural school sites such as Township School, and the grounds of Minisink Church.
    6 unique versions available
  67. 1959 Map of Scranton
    1959 Map of Scranton
    1959 Scranton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The northern coalfields and the Hudson Valley meet in this mid-century survey of the Pennsylvania and New York borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Erie Railroad and the vast waters of Lake Wallenpaupack.
    2 unique versions available
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