Historical Maps of Union County, New Jersey

What stories do these 96 old maps tell about Union County's past? From 1888 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Union County's history through maps:

  • Trace Union County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
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  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Union County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Union County, NJ maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Plainfield
    1888 Map of Plainfield
    1888 Plainfield
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  2. 1893 Map of Plainfield
    1893 Map of Plainfield
    1893 Plainfield
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  3. 1893 Map of Plainfield, 1898 Print
    1893 Map of Plainfield, 1898 Print
    1893 Plainfield
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  4. 1898 Map of Plainfield
    1898 Map of Plainfield
    1898 Plainfield
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  5. 1898 Map of Staten Island
    1898 Map of Staten Island
    1898 Staten Island
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  6. 1898 Map of Plainfield, 1901 Print
    1898 Map of Plainfield, 1901 Print
    1898 Plainfield
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  7. 1900 Map of Passaic
    1900 Map of Passaic
    1900 Passaic
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  8. 1900 Map of Staten Island
    1900 Map of Staten Island
    1900 Staten Island
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  9. 1900 Map of Staten Island, 1902 Print
    1900 Map of Staten Island, 1902 Print
    1900 Staten Island
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  10. 1900 Map of Staten Island, 1904 Print
    1900 Map of Staten Island, 1904 Print
    1900 Staten Island
    1904 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  11. 1900 Map of Staten Island, 1906 Print
    1900 Map of Staten Island, 1906 Print
    1900 Staten Island
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  12. 1900 Map of Staten Island, 1908 Print
    1900 Map of Staten Island, 1908 Print
    1900 Staten Island
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  13. 1900 Map of Staten Island, 1909 Print
    1900 Map of Staten Island, 1909 Print
    1900 Staten Island
    1909 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  14. 1900 Map of Staten Island, 1913 Print
    1900 Map of Staten Island, 1913 Print
    1900 Staten Island
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  15. 1900 Map of Staten Island, 1920 Print
    1900 Map of Staten Island, 1920 Print
    1900 Staten Island
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  16. 1900 Map of Staten Island, 1926 Print
    1900 Map of Staten Island, 1926 Print
    1900 Staten Island
    1926 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  17. 1900 Map of Staten Island, 1932 Print
    1900 Map of Staten Island, 1932 Print
    1900 Staten Island
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  18. 1905 Map of Plainfield
    1905 Map of Plainfield
    1905 Plainfield
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  19. 1905 Map of Passaic
    1905 Map of Passaic
    1905 Passaic
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  20. 1905 Map of Plainfield, 1908 Print
    1905 Map of Plainfield, 1908 Print
    1905 Plainfield
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  21. 1905 Map of Passaic, 1909 Print
    1905 Map of Passaic, 1909 Print
    1905 Passaic
    1909 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  22. 1905 Map of Plainfield, 1911 Print
    1905 Map of Plainfield, 1911 Print
    1905 Plainfield
    1911 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  23. 1905 Map of Passaic, 1913 Print
    1905 Map of Passaic, 1913 Print
    1905 Passaic
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  24. 1905 Map of Plainfield, 1915 Print
    1905 Map of Plainfield, 1915 Print
    1905 Plainfield
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

  25. 1905 Map of Plainfield, 1920 Print
    1905 Map of Plainfield, 1920 Print
    1905 Plainfield
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Union County, including New York, Newark, and other nearby areas

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