Historical Maps of Essex County

Journey back in time with 132 historical maps of Essex County, dating from 1888 to present day. Experience the captivating history of Essex County through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes. Explore each map deeply with our interactive high-resolution viewer and extensive library data. Begin your historical adventure now!

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Essex County maps (132)

  1. 1888 Map of Morristown1888 Map of Morristown
    1888 (1888 print)
    Morristown Map
    Essex County, NJ
    Scale: 1:62500
  2. 1888 Map of Paterson1888 Map of Paterson
    1888 (1888 print)
    Paterson Map
    Essex County, NJ
    Scale: 1:62500
  3. 1888 Map of Plainfield1888 Map of Plainfield
    1888 (1888 print)
    Plainfield Map
    Essex County, NJ
    Scale: 1:62500
  4. 1892 Map of Paterson1892 Map of Paterson
    1892 (1892 print)
    Paterson Map
    Essex County, NJ
    Scale: 1:62500
  5. 1893 Map of Plainfield1893 Map of Plainfield
    1893 (1893 print)
    Plainfield Map
    Essex County, NJ
    Scale: 1:62500
  6. 1893 Map of Plainfield, 1898 Print1893 Map of Plainfield, 1898 Print
    1893 (1898 print)
    Plainfield Map
    Essex County, NJ
    Scale: 1:62500
  7. 1894 Map of Morristown1894 Map of Morristown
    1894 (1894 print)
    Morristown Map
    Essex County, NJ
    Scale: 1:62500
  8. 1898 Map of Morristown1898 Map of Morristown
    1898 (1898 print)
    Morristown Map
    Essex County, NJ
    Scale: 1:62500
  9. 1898 Map of Morristown, 1902 Print1898 Map of Morristown, 1902 Print
    1898 (1902 print)
    Morristown Map
    Essex County, NJ
    Scale: 1:62500
  10. 1898 Map of Paterson1898 Map of Paterson
    1898 (1898 print)
    Paterson Map
    Essex County, NJ
    Scale: 1:62500
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Frequently asked questions about Essex County historical maps

Why are historical maps of Essex County important for research and professional purposes?

Historical maps of Essex County offer a unique perspective on the area's past, making them invaluable for environmental consultants, surveyors, legal professionals, 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 Essex County?

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 Essex County's past.

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 Essex County?

Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 132 maps available specifically for Essex County. Users can easily filter and search by address, place, date, scale, or landmark to find the specific map they need.

How can I contribute a historical map of Essex County 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 Essex County in your collection?

The oldest map of Essex County in our collection is from 1888.

How can I download or print a map of Essex County?

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. For information on purchasing a custom print, please contact us at hello@pastmaps.com.

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