Historical Maps of New Jersey

Journey back in time with 1,951 historical maps of New Jersey, dating from 1884 to present day. Explore and discover the history of New Jersey through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes. Dive deeper into each map with our interactive high-resolution viewer and extensive library data. Every map in our collection is also available for purchase as a framed or unframed museum-quality print for those interested interested in bringing a part of history into their home. Begin your historical adventure now!
See more

  1. 1884 Map of New Jersey, United States
    1884 Map of New Jersey, United States
    1884 New Jersey
    Includes Cape May County, NJ, and others
    Originally titled "Sea Isle 1884"
    Published 1884
  2. 1884 Map of New Jersey, United States
    1884 Map of New Jersey, United States
    1884 New Jersey
    Originally titled "Whitings 1884"
    Published 1884
  3. 1887 Map of New Jersey, United States
    1887 Map of New Jersey, United States
    1887 New Jersey
    Originally titled "Atlantic City 1887"
    Published 1887
  4. 1888 Map of New Jersey, United States
    1888 Map of New Jersey, United States
    1888 New Jersey
    Includes Asbury Park, NJ, Ocean County, NJ, and others
    Originally titled "Asbury Park 1888"
    Published 1888
  5. 1888 Map of New Jersey, United States
    1888 Map of New Jersey, United States
    1888 New Jersey
    Includes Ocean County, NJ, and others
    Originally titled "Barnegat 1888"
    Published 1888
  6. 1888 Map of New Jersey, United States
    1888 Map of New Jersey, United States
    1888 New Jersey
    Includes Burlington County, NJ, Pennsylvania, and others
    Originally titled "Bordentown 1888"
    Published 1888
  7. 1888 Map of New Jersey, United States
    1888 Map of New Jersey, United States
    1888 New Jersey
    Includes Cape May, NJ, and others
    Originally titled "Cape May 1888"
    Published 1888
  8. 1888 Map of New Jersey, United States
    1888 Map of New Jersey, United States
    1888 New Jersey
    Originally titled "Cassville 1888"
    Published 1888
  9. 1888 Map of New Jersey, United States
    1888 Map of New Jersey, United States
    1888 New Jersey
    Originally titled "Dennisville 1888"
    Published 1888
  10. 1888 Map of New Jersey, United States
    1888 Map of New Jersey, United States
    1888 New Jersey
    Originally titled "Franklin 1888"
    Published 1888
Showing maps 1-10 of 1,951

Top cities of New Jersey

See more

Top counties of New Jersey

See more

Frequently asked questions about New Jersey historical maps

  • Can I purchase a physical print of a historical map of New Jersey?

    Yes! Every map in our collection can be purchased as a museum-quality print that we meticulously lay out by hand to ensure the highest quality final product. We offer a variety of sizes and prints can be either framed or unframed. Explore purchase options by clicking the "Buy Print" button on any map page.

  • Why are historical maps of New Jersey important for research and professional purposes?

    Historical maps of New Jersey offer a unique perspective on an area's past, making them invaluable for environmental consultants, surveyors, legal professionals, geneologists, historians, and hobbyists alike. They are used in environmental site assessments, lot line research, and land dispute resolution.

  • What types of historical maps are available for New Jersey?

    Our diverse collection includes detailed topographic maps from the United States Geological Survey's Historical Topographic Map Collection as well as from a variety of public and private collections we've sourced, each providing a unique glimpse into New Jersey's past. We'll soon begin to offer historical aerial images as well.

  • What advanced features do you offer for professional use?

    We offer advanced features including 3D terrain visualization, georeferencing, customizeable base maps, multi-layering capabilities, and annotation tools. These features allow for in-depth analysis, customization, and report building utilizing our historical map collection.

  • How can I find a specific historical map of New Jersey?

    Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 1,951 maps available specifically for New Jersey. You can easily filter and search by address, place, date, scale, or landmark to find the specific map they need, or browse our collection by city, county, and state.

  • How can I contribute a historical map of New Jersey that's not in your collection?

    We welcome contributions! If you have a map that isn't in our collection, reach out to us at hello@pastmaps.com. We can assist with digitizing individual maps or entire collections.

  • What is the oldest map of New Jersey in your collection?

    The oldest map of New Jersey in our collection is from 1884.

  • How can I download a map of New Jersey?

    Every map in our collection can be freely downloaded as a high-resolution GeoTIFF or GeoPDF file. You can use this file with mapping software or print it out for personal use.