Old Maps of Sparta Township, New Jersey for Academic Research

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 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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7. 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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10. 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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13. 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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16. 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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19. 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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22. 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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25. 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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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.

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31. 1943 Map of Stanhope

    

    1943 Stanhope

    1943 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Sussex and Morris County life is centered here on the busy rail and water corridors of the highlands. Researchers can trace the path of the Morris Canal, locate the Hercules Powder Co works, and explore lakefront landmarks like Bertrand Island.

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34. 1943 Map of Franklin Furnace

    

    1943 Franklin Furnace

    1943 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Sussex County is defined here by its deep mining roots and mountain reservoirs. Trace the industrial landscape of Franklin and Ogdensburg through landmarks like the N J Zinc Co, the Stockholm School, and the Lehigh and Hudson River.

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37. 1943 Map of Newton East

    

    1943 Newton East

    1943 Print · USGS

    Sussex County was a hub of dairy production and rail transport during the early war years. Genealogists and historians can trace local family land at Ideal Farms or locate industrial sites like the Slate Quarry and Mulford Station.

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40. 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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43. 1947 Map of Dover

    

    1947 Dover

    1947 Print · USGS

    Dover and the Rockaway River valley are captured in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by industrial centers and lakeside retreats. Trace local history along the Morris Canal or find landmarks like the Star of the Sea Church and Wharton.

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46. 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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49. 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.

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52. 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.

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55. 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.

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58. 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.

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61. 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.

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64. 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.

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67. 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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70. 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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73. 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.

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