1947 Map of Elizabeth

About this map

Newark City Hall and the Essex County Hall of Records anchor a dense urban landscape on the eve of the post-war industrial boom. This 1947 revision, based on 1941 aerial photography, documents the intricate rail and maritime infrastructure of Elizabeth and Newark before significant suburban expansion. The transition from the massive Port of Newark and Newark Airport to the residential streets of Irvington and Hillside reveals a region defined by its transit hubs. Significant landmarks such as Seton Hall College and numerous religious grounds like Holy Sepulchre Cem and Rosehill Cem provide essential data for genealogists. The map also traces the vital connections of the Pulaski Skyway and Goethals Bridge, illustrating the complex geography where the Passaic River and Newark Bay meet the industrial shoreline of Elizabethport and Port Richmond.