1942 Map of New Brunswick

About this map

The Raritan River and the historic D & R Canal define the northern landscape of this 1939 survey, framing the dense urban grid of New Brunswick and Highland Park. This period of development highlights the significant footprint of Rutgers Univ and the New Jersey Experimentation Agriculture Grounds, reflecting the area's importance as an educational and scientific hub. The infrastructure of the early 20th century is evident in the crossings of the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Lehigh Valley lines, which supported the industrial reach of South River and Spotswood. Southward, the map transitions into a network of smaller crossroads and rural settlements such as Berdines Cor, Dunhams Cor, and Paulas Cor. The presence of several local institutions, including Georges Road Ch and the Dejeulyehuor Cemetery, offers specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family roots in Middlesex and Somerset counties.