Old Maps of Washington, New Jersey for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 23 historic maps of Washington. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Washington's past.


Washington, 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.

  2. 1890 Map of High Bridge
    1890 Map of High Bridge
    1890 High Bridge
    1890 Print · USGS
    Hunterdon and Morris counties at the close of the nineteenth century are defined by their complex rail networks and dramatic ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of High Bridge, Clinton, and the settlements surrounding the distinct curve of Cushetunk Mountain.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 1898 Map of High Bridge
    1898 Map of High Bridge
    1898 High Bridge
    1898 Print · USGS
    Hunterdon County is mapped in the late nineteenth century as a vital transportation corridor defined by the Cushetunk Mountain range. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact rail routes and rural hamlets of the era, from High Bridge and Glen Gardner to the Lehigh Valley Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 1905 Map of High Bridge
    1905 Map of High Bridge
    1905 High Bridge
    1905 Print · USGS
    Hunterdon County at the opening of the twentieth century was a vital junction for New Jersey’s industrial rail lines and river-powered settlements. Researchers can trace the legacy tracks of the Central Railroad of New Jersey and locate early communities like High Bridge, Clinton, and Annandale.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 1943 Map of High Bridge
    1943 Map of High Bridge
    1943 High Bridge
    1943 Print · USGS
    Western New Jersey industrial and institutional corridors are meticulously mapped here during the early war years. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the NJ State Hospital or the Grobelis Farm, and identify vanished local landmarks like the Air Raid Station and Asbury Graphite Refinery.

  11. 1943 Map of Washington
    1943 Map of Washington
    1943 Washington
    1943 Print · USGS
    Warren County at the height of the second World War reveals a busy landscape of industry and rail. Genealogists can trace family names at the Pequest Union Cemetery or find historic workplaces like Oxford Furnace and the Magnetite Mine.

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 1954 Map of Washington, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Washington, 1955 Print
    1954 Washington
    1955 Print · USGS
    Warren County in the mid-fifties is characterized by its prominent ridges and a transport network connecting historic valley settlements. Researchers can trace the legacy of the local iron industry near Oxford or explore rail-side communities like Port Colden and Port Murray.
    6 unique versions available

  15. 1954 Map of High Bridge, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of High Bridge, 1957 Print
    1954 High Bridge
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Hunterdon County is captured here as a landscape of industrial river towns and sprawling state institutions. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Evergreen Cem or locate the old Stone Mill near the waters of Lake Solitude.
    5 unique versions available

  16. 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

  17. 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.

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 2023 Map of Washington, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Washington, 2023 Print
    2023 Washington
    2023 Print · USGS
    Warren County in the 2020s remains a landscape of deep valleys and historic transport corridors. Genealogists can trace family connections at Pequest Union Cem or explore the old canal-side roots of Port Murray and Port Colden along the Pohatcong Creek.

  23. 2023 Map of High Bridge, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of High Bridge, 2023 Print
    2023 High Bridge
    2023 Print · USGS
    Hunterdon and Warren counties are seen here in the modern era, where industrial history meets significant water infrastructure. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at Fountain Grove Cem or Norton Cem and trace the rail corridors through Hampton Junction and Bells Crossing.

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