1967 Map of Elizabeth

About this map

The industrial and transportation heart of Northern New Jersey is displayed in detail during the late 1960s, a period of massive infrastructure growth. The New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway weave through a densely settled landscape where the legacy of rail and maritime commerce remains prominent. Massive shipping facilities at Port Newark and the Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal border the waters of Newark Bay, while the Newark Airport is shown in a phase of expansion. Inland, the map documents the established neighborhoods of Elizabeth, Newark, and Irvington, interspersed with large green spaces like Weequahic Park and significant institutions such as Seton Hall Univ. For genealogists, the map is a vital resource for locating specific urban landmarks, including numerous cemeteries like Evergreen Cemetery and local parish churches like Sacred Heart Ch.