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Old Maps of Hackettstown, New Jersey for Metal Detecting

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Hackettstown, NJ maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Hackettstown
    1888 Map of Hackettstown
    1888 Hackettstown
    1888 Print · USGS
    Northwestern New Jersey in the late nineteenth century was a hub of transit and industry defined by the Morris Canal and competing rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and industrial sites near Oxford Furnace, Waterloo, and Hackettstown.
  4. 1894 Map of Hackettstown
    1894 Map of Hackettstown
    1894 Hackettstown
    1894 Print · USGS
    Northwestern New Jersey is captured here in the late nineteenth century as a hub of iron production and mountain railroading. Researchers can pinpoint early industrial sites like Oxford Furnace or trace the routes of the Morris and Essex Railroad and Lehigh and Hudson River Railroad.
  7. 1898 Map of Hackettstown
    1898 Map of Hackettstown
    1898 Hackettstown
    1898 Print · USGS
    Northwest New Jersey at the turn of the century is defined by its deep river valleys and the early railroads that pierced its ridge lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Hackettstown or locate long-standing landmarks like Swayze Mills and Saxton Falls.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1900 Map of Raritan
    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.
  13. 1905 Map of Raritan
    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
  16. 1905 Map of Hackettstown
    1905 Map of Hackettstown
    1905 Hackettstown
    1905 Print · USGS
    Warren and Morris Counties at the turn of the century show a landscape defined by industrial transport and river valleys. Researchers can trace the historic Morris Canal and the complex rail networks serving towns like Hackettstown, Vienna, and Oxford.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1943 Map of Hackettstown
    1943 Map of Hackettstown
    1943 Hackettstown
    1943 Print · USGS
    New Jersey's northwestern hills and valleys come alive in this wartime survey, showing the industry and landscapes of the Musconetcong and Raritan watersheds. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines to the N J Hosiery Mill, the State Fish Hatchery, and rural centers like Drakestown and Springtown.
  22. 1943 Map of Tranquility
    1943 Map of Tranquility
    1943 Tranquility
    1943 Print · USGS
    Warren and Sussex Counties were defined by quiet hamlets and intersecting rail lines in the mid-forties, long before the modern interstate era. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks and rural infrastructure from the Quaker Church to the Delaware Lackawanna and Western RR and the old settlement of Waterloo.
  25. 1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print
    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
  28. 1949 Map of Newark
    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
  31. 1953 Map of Hackettstown, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Hackettstown, 1955 Print
    1953 Hackettstown
    1955 Print · USGS
    In the early 1950s, the Musconetcong Valley was a hub of rail activity and collegiate life. Trace the old lines of the Lackawanna Railroad and discover vanished local landmarks like Hackettstown Airfield and the Middle Valley School.
    6 unique versions available
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 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.
  43. 1960 Map of Newark
    1960 Map of Newark
    1960 Newark
    1960 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Mid-Atlantic is shown at mid-century, stretching from the dense urban centers of Newark and Philadelphia to the Blue Mountain ridges. Researchers can trace historic rail lines, coastal defenses at Fort Hancock, and the riverfront growth of Trenton and Easton.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1964 Map of Newark
    1964 Map of Newark
    1964 Newark
    1964 Print · USGS
    Greater New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania appear at the peak of their industrial and rail-centered development in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Pennsylvania RR, identify mid-century landmarks like CAMP KILMER, or follow the Schuylkill River through READING.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1984 Map of Newark, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Newark, 1985 Print
    1984 Newark
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey's massive industrial and transit network is on full display in the mid-eighties, showing the region just before modern redevelopment. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense urban grids of Newark, find historic landmarks like Ellis Island, and locate the sprawling Picatinny Arsenal in the western hills.
  52. 1986 Map of Newark, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Newark, 1987 Print
    1986 Newark
    1987 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey during the mid-eighties shows an incredible transition from the industrial harbor to the wooded Highlands. Researchers can trace the massive footprints of Picatinny Arsenal and Newark International Airport or explore protected lands like the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
  55. 2011 Map of Tranquility, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Tranquility, 2011 Print
    2011 Tranquility
    2011 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of northern New Jersey are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring character of its small hamlets. Researchers can locate the Quaker Church, trace the waters of Saxton Falls, and explore the terrain of Allamuchy Mountain.
  58. 2011 Map of Hackettstown, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hackettstown, 2011 Print
    2011 Hackettstown
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Musconetcong River valley comes to life in the early twenty-first century as a blend of township centers and enduring rural tracts. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like Union Cemetery or explore the sites of Middle Valley and Drakestown.
  61. 2014 Map of Hackettstown, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Hackettstown, 2014 Print
    2014 Hackettstown
    2014 Print · USGS
    Hackettstown and the surrounding highlands are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the area maintains its distinct rural-to-suburban character. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through Union Cemetery, Mid Valley Cemetery, and old crossroads like Scrappy Corner.
  64. 2014 Map of Tranquility, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Tranquility, 2014 Print
    2014 Tranquility
    2014 Print · USGS
    The northwestern New Jersey Highlands appear in detail during the early 2010s, showing a landscape defined by the Musconetcong River and its rural hamlets. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Tranquility, find the Ninety Five Mile Tree Lookout Tower, or locate the historic settlements of Waterloo and Saxton Falls.
  67. 2016 Map of Tranquility, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Tranquility, 2016 Print
    2016 Tranquility
    2016 Print · USGS
    Northwestern New Jersey at the meeting of three counties shows a landscape of glacial lakes and ridges in the mid-2010s. Genealogists can trace the rural roads of Tranquility and Allamuchy, or locate local landmarks like Saxton Falls and Shades of Death Rd.
  70. 2016 Map of Hackettstown, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Hackettstown, 2016 Print
    2016 Hackettstown
    2016 Print · USGS
    Northwestern New Jersey Highlands come into sharp focus in this 2010s survey, showing the deep valleys and rugged ridges that define the region's character. Researchers can trace historic family locations at Union Cem or explore the development around Hackettstown and Budd Lake.
  73. 2019 Map of Tranquility, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Tranquility, 2019 Print
    2019 Tranquility
    2019 Print · USGS
    Northwestern New Jersey in the late twenty-tens shows a landscape of river valleys and upland trails between the Pequest and Musconetcong. Local historians can trace the development of Panther Valley, find small airfields like Trinca Airport, and locate the modern footprints of Tranquility and Allamuchy.
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