1950s Maps of Elizabeth, New Jersey
Explore 4 historic maps of Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.
- Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
- See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
- Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
- View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.
Start exploring Elizabeth's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.
Elizabeth, NJ maps
(4)- 1955 Map of Elizabeth, 1958 Print
1955 Elizabeth1958 Print · USGSGreater Newark and Elizabeth are shown here at a peak of industrial and transit development during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and urban historians can trace local parish schools like St Marys Sch, the vast Evergreen Cemetery, and the early layout of Newark Airport.2 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Roselle, 1958 Print
1955 Roselle1958 Print · USGSNorth-central New Jersey thrived during the mid-fifties as the suburban landscape densified around historic rail hubs and new parkways. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Fairview Cemetery, Holy Trinity High Sch, and the Lackawanna RR corridor.4 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Newark
1956 Newark1956 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1957 Map of Newark
1957 Newark1957 Print · USGSThe 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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