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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Staten Island, New York

Explore 50 historic maps of Staten Island from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Staten Island's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, 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.
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Start exploring Staten Island's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Staten Island, NY maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Passaic
    1900 Map of Passaic
    1900 Passaic
    1900 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey and the New York Harbor are captured here at the close of the nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by rail, river, and coastal defense. Researchers can trace the original path of the Morris Canal, locate Seton Hall College, and explore the batteries at Fort Wadsworth.
  4. 1900 Map of Staten Island
    1900 Map of Staten Island
    1900 Staten Island
    1900 Print · USGS
    The New York and New Jersey harbor comes alive in the late Victorian era, showing Staten Island when small villages and defensive forts still defined the coastline. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks through Fort Wadsworth, the Morris Canal, and historic settlements like Rossville or Tottenville.
    10 unique versions available
  7. 1901 Map of New Brunswick
    1901 Map of New Brunswick
    1901 New Brunswick
    1901 Print · USGS
    Middlesex and Monmouth counties are depicted here at the height of the railroad era, as industrial centers like New Brunswick grew alongside rural farmlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and old hamlets from Old Church and Matchaponix to the site of the Monmouth Battle Ground.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1901 Map of Sandy Hook
    1901 Map of Sandy Hook
    1901 Sandy Hook
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore and Raritan Bay come to life in this late Victorian-era survey of the Monmouth County coast. Trace the early rail lines at Port Monmouth Sta or locate family landmarks like Stone Church and Telegraph Hill.
    6 unique versions available
  13. 1902 Map of Navesink
    1902 Map of Navesink
    1902 Navesink
    1902 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey and the Raritan valley are shown here at the turn of the century, when industrial hubs and maritime defenses defined the shoreline. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Old Bridge and Milltown, or locate local landmarks like the State Reform School.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1905 Map of Plainfield
    1905 Map of Plainfield
    1905 Plainfield
    1905 Print · USGS
    North-central New Jersey at the turn of the century shows a landscape transitioning from rural townships to a bustling suburban and industrial network. Researchers can trace early property patterns and rail expansion through Great Swamp, Washington Rock, and Baltusrol.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 1905 Map of Passaic
    1905 Map of Passaic
    1905 Passaic
    1905 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey and Staten Island appear here at a pivotal moment of early 20th-century growth and industrialization. Researchers can trace the development of transit hubs like Convent Sta. or locate legacy landmarks including Hillside Cemetery and the Moravian Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1918 Map of Sandy Hook, 1921 Print
    1918 Map of Sandy Hook, 1921 Print
    1918 Sandy Hook
    1921 Print · USGS
    Monmouth County's coastline and interior settlements are captured during the final months of the First World War. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail network through Little Silver Sta or locate old landmarks like Stone Church and Fort Hancock.
  25. 1919 Map of New Brunswick, 1921 Print
    1919 Map of New Brunswick, 1921 Print
    1919 New Brunswick
    1921 Print · USGS
    Middlesex and Monmouth counties are depicted here in the years following the Great War, when rail lines and river commerce still drove the region’s growth. Researchers can trace the sprawling Pennsylvania Railroad network through industrial hubs like Jamesburg or visit the hallowed Monmouth Battle Ground.
  28. 1921 Map of Plainfield
    1921 Map of Plainfield
    1921 Plainfield
    1921 Print · USGS
    New Jersey's industrial corridor meets the ridges of the First and Second Mountains in the early twenties. Genealogists can trace family names and small settlements like Raritan Landing, Smalleytown, and the grounds of the New Jersey Reformatory.
  31. 1940 Map of South Amboy
    1940 Map of South Amboy
    1940 South Amboy
    1940 Print · USGS
    Coastal Middlesex County at the dawn of the 1940s reveals a landscape of heavy rail, maritime commerce, and emerging state parks. Local historians can trace the paths of the Raritan River RR, find the Polish Cem, or locate the Great Beds LH off the shore.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1941 Map of South Amboy
    1941 Map of South Amboy
    1941 South Amboy
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal Middlesex County comes alive in this pre-war survey, showing the busy maritime and rail corridors between the Raritan River and the bay. Researchers can trace the layout of South Amboy, locate the Polish Cem, and find the U S Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1942 Map of Passaic
    1942 Map of Passaic
    1942 Passaic
    1942 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey and New York harbor appear in detail at the start of the war, showing a landscape of burgeoning suburbs and vital industry. Trace family roots and local history across the Passaic River valley, from Paterson to the Watchung Mountains.
  40. 1943 Map of South Amboy
    1943 Map of South Amboy
    1943 South Amboy
    1943 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the Raritan valley thrives in the 1940s, balancing wartime military installations with a massive brick and clay industry. Researchers can trace the sprawling Raritan Arsenal, family farms like the J R Cotrell Farm, and local landmarks like the Beth Israel Cem.
  43. 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
  46. 1947 Map of Jersey City
    1947 Map of Jersey City
    1947 Jersey City
    1947 Print · USGS
    The harbor was a hive of industrial and maritime activity just after the war, featuring the intricate rail networks of the Lackawanna and Pennsylvania lines. Trace the early footprints of the Holland Vehicular Tunnels and landmarks like the Statue of Liberty.
  49. 1947 Map of Elizabeth
    1947 Map of Elizabeth
    1947 Elizabeth
    1947 Print · USGS
    In the late 1940s, the industrial corridor between Newark and Staten Island reached its peak of rail and maritime activity. Researchers can trace the development of Newark Airport, identify local parish sites like St James, and locate vanished rail stops such as Bay Way Sta.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1947 Map of Keyport
    1947 Map of Keyport
    1947 Keyport
    1947 Print · USGS
    Monmouth County's bay shore and its post-war industrial landscape are captured here just as the rail-driven economy reached its peak. Researchers can trace family roots through the Green Grove Cemetery or locate old industry at the Craigen Brick Co and Keyport Rubber Factory.
  55. 1947 Map of Perth Amboy
    1947 Map of Perth Amboy
    1947 Perth Amboy
    1947 Print · USGS
    Perth Amboy and its surrounding townships thrived as a powerhouse of New Jersey industry just after the war. You can trace the complex rail yards and waterfront works like the Raritan Copper Works, locate the Edison Mem Beacon, or find family names at Beth Israel Cemetery.
  58. 1947 Map of The Narrows
    1947 Map of The Narrows
    1947 The Narrows
    1947 Print · USGS
    The eastern shore of Staten Island and the Brooklyn waterfront appear here in the years immediately following the war. Researchers can trace the Staten Island Rapid Transit line through neighborhoods like Grasmere and New Dorp, or locate family sites near Silver Lake Cem and Wagner College.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1947 Map of Arthur Kill
    1947 Map of Arthur Kill
    1947 Arthur Kill
    1947 Print · USGS
    Post-war Staten Island and the New Jersey shoreline are revealed here as a landscape of heavy industry and large-scale social institutions. Researchers can trace the roots of local communities through the NY State School Mental Defectives, St Michaels Foundling Home, and the sprawling Standard Oil Co of New Jersey complex.
  64. 1947 Map of Sandy Hook, 1950 Print
    1947 Map of Sandy Hook, 1950 Print
    1947 Sandy Hook
    1950 Print · USGS
    Monmouth County's coastline comes alive in this late 1940s survey of the iconic barrier spit and its neighboring mainland harbor towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family properties like the Elgan Rauch Farm or find lost landmarks such as the Roseland Hotel and Belford Sta.
  67. 1947 Map of Sandy Hook, 1950 Print
    1947 Map of Sandy Hook, 1950 Print
    1947 Sandy Hook
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Monmouth County coastline at the end of the 1940s shows a landscape of military defense and busy maritime piers. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the N J Strauss Farm or locate old community centers like St Clements Ch and Harmony Cem.
  70. 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
  73. 1954 Map of Keyport, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Keyport, 1956 Print
    1954 Keyport
    1956 Print · USGS
    Monmouth County's northern bayshore is caught in a moment of rapid postwar growth as the Garden State Parkway begins to reshape the landscape. Trace ancestral roots through detailed renderings of Keyport, Matawan, and Keansburg, or locate family sites near Rose Hill Cem and Van Marters Corner.
    4 unique versions available
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