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Collections of New Jersey maps and atlases are available at numerous public and university libraries and historical societies. The New Jersey Historical Society has a large collection of more than 2,000 maps, and the state library has several hundred maps and atlases from the seventeenth century to the present.
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The Family History Library has atlases of most New Jersey counties. A collection of 10 statewide maps from the sixteenth through twentieth centuries is found in:
== Online Resources ==
*See [[United States Maps]] for more resources.
*[https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/search/names Geographical Names Information System]
*[http://www.mapofus.org/newjersey/ Maps of New Jersey from MapofUS.org]. Includes boundary changes map.
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/pages/New_Jersey.html Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries]
*[http://ftp2.census.gov/geo/maps/general_ref/us_base/stco2003/stco2003.pdf United States Census Bureau State and County Map]
*[http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/united_states/new_jersey_90.jpg Base Map of New Jersey (Univ of Texas)]
*[http://mapmaker.rutgers.edu/MAPS.html New Jersey Maps from the Rutgers University Special Collections]
*[http://worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/usstates/nj.htm New Jersey Map from worldatlas.com]
*[http://www.netstate.com/states/maps/nj_maps.htm New Jersey Maps from netstate.com]
*[http://www.davidrumsey.com/directory/where/New_Jersey/ David Rumsey Map Collection] is a large online collection of rare, old, antique historical atlases, globes, maps, charts plus other cartographic treasures.
*[http://www.digital-topo-maps.com/county-map/new-jersey.shtml Maps of Counties of New Jersey] - Digital-Topo-Maps.com
*[http://alabamamaps.ua.edu/historicalmaps/us_states/newjersey/index_Before1890.html Historical Maps of New Jersey] - University of Alabama Map Library
*[http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/new_jersey.html New Jersey Maps from the University of Texas Library]


Skemer, Don C., Compiler. ''New Jersey Historic Map Portfolio''. Florham Park, New Jersey: Afton Publishing, 1983. (FHL book 974.9 E7n.)
==Printed Publications==
*Skemer, Don C., Compiler. ''New Jersey Historic Map Portfolio''. Florham Park, New Jersey: Afton Publishing, 1983. {{FSC|243364|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.9 E7n}}.  
*Snyder, John P. ''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries, 1606-1968''. Trenton, New Jersey: Bureau of Geology and Topography, 1969. {{FSC|239387|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.9 E2s}}.
*Long, John H., Compiler. ''Historical Atlas and Chronology of County Boundaries, 1788-1980''. Volume 1, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Boston, Massachusetts: G.K. Hall, 1984. {{FSC|16321|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 E7hL v. 1; fiche 6051426}}.
*United States Geological Survey, ''Topographic Maps of the United States: Historical Reference File. ''Suitland, Maryland: National Archives and Records Service, 1978. {{FSC|154455|item|disp=FS Library film 1433812}}), {{FSC|154455|item|disp=FS Library film 1433813}}
*''Historical Atlas and Chronology of County Boundaries, 1788-1980''. Volume 1, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Boston, Massachusetts: G.K. Hall, 1984. {{FSC|16321|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 E7hL v. 1; fiche 6051426}}. Contains maps showing when and where each county changed boundaries.
*''The Land Ownership Maps collection'', compiled by the Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Washington, D.C., 1983. {{FSC|595910|title-id|disp=fiche 6079674-706}}


For information and maps concerning New Jersey's changing state, county, township, and city boundaries, use:
==Background==
Collections of [[New Jersey Genealogy|New Jersey]] maps and atlases are available at numerous public and university libraries and historical societies. The [http://www.jerseyhistory.org/index.htm New Jersey Historical Society] has a large collection of more than 2,000 maps, and the state library has several hundred maps and atlases from the seventeenth century to the present.


Long, John H., Compiler. ''Historical Atlas and Chronology of County Boundaries, 1788-1980''. Volume 1, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Boston, Massachusetts: G.K. Hall, 1984. (FHL 973 E7hL v. 1; fiche 6051426.) Contains maps showing when and where each county changed boundaries.
[http://ftp2.census.gov/geo/maps/general_ref/us_base/stco2003/stco2003.pdf United States Census Bureau State and County Map]. This map will allow you to zoom in on any state or county in the United States and read the names of all of the neighboring counties.  


Snyder, John P. ''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries, 1606-1968''. Trenton, New Jersey: Bureau of Geology and Topography, 1969. (FHL book 974.9 E2s.)
[http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/united_states/new_jersey_90.jpg Base Map of New Jersey (Univ of Texas)]. Nice basic map showing counties of New Jersey.<br>


Some ward maps that can help you use the U.S. censuses are:
[http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/new_jersey.gif County Outline Map of New Jersey (Univ of Texas)]. This map shows only the outline of New Jersey Counties. <br>


=== Jersey City ===
The FamilySearch Library has atlases of most New Jersey counties. A collection of 10 statewide maps from the sixteenth through twentieth centuries is found in:
 
*For information and maps concerning New Jersey's changing state, county, township, and city boundaries, use: Long, John H., Compiler. ''Historical Atlas and Chronology of County Boundaries, 1788-1980''. Volume 1, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Boston, Massachusetts: G.K. Hall, 1984. {{FSC|16321|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 E7hL v. 1; fiche 6051426}}. Contains maps showing when and where each county changed boundaries.
*Snyder, John P. ''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries, 1606-1968''. Trenton, New Jersey: Bureau of Geology and Topography, 1969. {{FSC|239387|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.9 E2s}}.
*''The Land Ownership Maps collection'', compiled by the Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Washington, D.C., 1983. {{FSC|595910|title-id|disp=fiche 6079674-706}}
*Stephenson, Richard W. ''Land Ownership Maps: A Checklist of Nineteenth Century United States County Maps in the Library of Congress.'' Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, 1967. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|448424|title-id|disp=book 973 A3Loc; fiche 6048262}}.)
*''Official Eastern North America Map and Chart Index Catalog''. Neenah, Wisconsin: United States/Canadian Map Service Bureau, 1975. {{FSC|589813|item|disp=FS Library Atlas 970 E72of}}.
 
=== Jersey City ===


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| 1855, 1864, 1886, 1890 <br>
| 1855, 1864, 1886, 1890 <br>  
| FHL film 1377700; fiche 6016660-63 <br>
| FamilySearch Library {{FSC|373717|title-id|disp=film 1377700, fiche 6016660-63}} <br>
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=== Newark ===
=== Newark ===


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| 1850, 1858, 1865, 1876, <br>1892, 1895 <br>
| 1850, 1858, 1865, 1876, <br>1892, 1895 <br>  
| FHL film 1377700; fiche 6016845, 6016716-20
| FamilySearch Library {{FSC|373717|title-id|disp=fiche 6016845, 6016716-20}}
|}
|}


<br>''The Land Ownership Maps collection'', compiled by the Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Washington, D.C., 1983, contains 28 maps for New Jersey counties showing the names of landowners and the location of their property. The New Jersey maps are on FHL fiche 6079674-706. Most date from 1841 to 1877, but there are two 1766 maps for Somerset and Middlesex counties. Descriptions of each map are found in:
*''The Land Ownership Maps collection'', compiled by the Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Washington, D.C., 1983, contains 28 maps for New Jersey counties showing the names of landowners and the location of their property. {{FSC|595910|title-id|disp=fiche 6079674-706}} - Most date from 1841 to 1877, but there are two 1766 maps for Somerset and Middlesex counties.  
 
*Stephenson, Richard W. ''Land Ownership Maps: A Checklist of Nineteenth Century United States County Maps in the Library of Congress.'' Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, 1967. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|448424|title-id|disp=book 973 A3Loc; fiche 6048262}}.)  
Stephenson, Richard W. ''Land Ownership Maps: A Checklist of Nineteenth Century United States County Maps in the Library of Congress.'' Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, 1967. (FHL book 973 A3loc; fiche 6048262.)
*United States Geological Survey, ''Topographic Maps of the United States: Historical Reference File. ''Suitland, Maryland: National Archives and Records Service, 1978. The maps are arranged alphabetically by the name of the quadrangle: Adelphia-Dinnisville {{FSC|154455|item|disp=FS Library film 1433812}}), New Brunswick-Wilmington {{FSC|154455|item|disp=FS Library film 1433813}}
 
7.5-, 15-, and 30-minute topographic quadrangle maps of New Jersey, published between 1884 and 1972, are in a collection of maps produced by the United States Geological Survey, ''Topographic Maps of the United States: Historical Reference File'' (Suitland, Maryland: National Archives and Records Service, 1978). The maps are arranged alphabetically by the name of the quadrangle:
 
* Adelphia-Dinnisville (FHL film 1433812)
* New Brunswick-Wilmington (FHL film 1433813)
 
To get the names of the quadrangles, use:
 
''Official Eastern North America Map and Chart Index Catalog''. Neenah, Wisconsin: United States/Canadian Map Service Bureau, 1975. (FHL Atlas 970 E72of.)
 
Topographic maps and a free index map can be ordered from:


'''U. S. Department of Interior'''<br>Geological Survey<br>507 National Center<br>Reston, VA 20192<br>Telephone: 800-USA-MAPS or 703-648-6045<br>Internet: http://www.usgs.gov/
To get the names of the quadrangles, use:  


Free maps of individual counties can be ordered from local tourist bureaus and chambers of commerce or from:
*''Official Eastern North America Map and Chart Index Catalog''. Neenah, Wisconsin: United States/Canadian Map Service Bureau, 1975. {{FSC|589813|item|disp=FS Library Atlas 970 E72of}}.


'''New Jersey Travel and Tourism'''<br>New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth &amp; Tourism Commission<br>P.O. Box 820<br>Trenton, NJ 08625-0820<br>Telephone: 800-VISITNJ <br>Internet: http://www.state.nj.us/travel/
Topographic maps and a free index map can be ordered from:  


Commercial maps of New Jersey cities can be purchased from:
[http://www.usgs.gov/  U. S. Department of Interior]<br>Geological Survey<br>507 National Center<br>Reston, VA 20192<br>Telephone: 800-USA-MAPS or 703-648-6045<br>


'''Geographia Map Company'''<br>231 Hackensack Plank Road<br>Weehawken, NJ 07087<br>Telephone: 201-863-3866<br>Fax: 201-863-5977<br>Internet: http://macraesbluebook.com/search/company.cfm?company=572500
Free maps of individual counties can be ordered from local tourist bureaus and chambers of commerce or from:  


'''Hagstrom Map Company, Inc.'''<br>46-35 54th Road<br>Maspeth, NY 11378<br>Telephone: 718-784-0055<br>Fax: 718-784-1216<br>Internet: http://www.hagstrommap.com/catalog/index.php
[http://www.visitnj.org/ New Jersey Travel and Tourism]<br>New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth &amp; Tourism Commission<br>P.O. Box 820<br>Trenton, NJ 08625-0820<br>Telephone: 800-VISITNJ 


=== Web Sites ===
Commercial maps of New Jersey cities can be purchased from:


http://mapmaker.rutgers.edu/MAPS.html
[http://www.geographiamaps.com/contact.php Geographia Map Company]<br>75 Moore street<br>Hackensack, NJ 07601<br>Telephone: 201-488-4411<br> Toll Free: 1-800-416-4331<br>


http://worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/usstates/nj.htm
[http://www.macraesbluebook.com/search/company.cfm?company=315175 Hagstrom Map Company, Inc.]<br>46-35 54th Road<br>Maspeth, NY 11378<br>Telephone: 718-784-0055<br>Toll Free: 1-800-432-6277<br>Fax: 718-784-1216<br>


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Online Resources[edit | edit source]

Printed Publications[edit | edit source]

  • Skemer, Don C., Compiler. New Jersey Historic Map Portfolio. Florham Park, New Jersey: Afton Publishing, 1983. FS Catalog book 974.9 E7n.
  • Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries, 1606-1968. Trenton, New Jersey: Bureau of Geology and Topography, 1969. FS Catalog book 974.9 E2s.
  • Long, John H., Compiler. Historical Atlas and Chronology of County Boundaries, 1788-1980. Volume 1, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Boston, Massachusetts: G.K. Hall, 1984. FS Catalog book 973 E7hL v. 1; fiche 6051426.
  • United States Geological Survey, Topographic Maps of the United States: Historical Reference File. Suitland, Maryland: National Archives and Records Service, 1978. FS Library film 1433812), FS Library film 1433813
  • Historical Atlas and Chronology of County Boundaries, 1788-1980. Volume 1, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Boston, Massachusetts: G.K. Hall, 1984. FS Catalog book 973 E7hL v. 1; fiche 6051426. Contains maps showing when and where each county changed boundaries.
  • The Land Ownership Maps collection, compiled by the Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Washington, D.C., 1983. fiche 6079674-706

Background[edit | edit source]

Collections of New Jersey maps and atlases are available at numerous public and university libraries and historical societies. The New Jersey Historical Society has a large collection of more than 2,000 maps, and the state library has several hundred maps and atlases from the seventeenth century to the present.

United States Census Bureau State and County Map. This map will allow you to zoom in on any state or county in the United States and read the names of all of the neighboring counties.

Base Map of New Jersey (Univ of Texas). Nice basic map showing counties of New Jersey.

County Outline Map of New Jersey (Univ of Texas). This map shows only the outline of New Jersey Counties.

The FamilySearch Library has atlases of most New Jersey counties. A collection of 10 statewide maps from the sixteenth through twentieth centuries is found in:

  • For information and maps concerning New Jersey's changing state, county, township, and city boundaries, use: Long, John H., Compiler. Historical Atlas and Chronology of County Boundaries, 1788-1980. Volume 1, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Boston, Massachusetts: G.K. Hall, 1984. FS Catalog book 973 E7hL v. 1; fiche 6051426. Contains maps showing when and where each county changed boundaries.
  • Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries, 1606-1968. Trenton, New Jersey: Bureau of Geology and Topography, 1969. FS Catalog book 974.9 E2s.
  • The Land Ownership Maps collection, compiled by the Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Washington, D.C., 1983. fiche 6079674-706
  • Stephenson, Richard W. Land Ownership Maps: A Checklist of Nineteenth Century United States County Maps in the Library of Congress. Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, 1967. (FamilySearch Library book 973 A3Loc; fiche 6048262.)
  • Official Eastern North America Map and Chart Index Catalog. Neenah, Wisconsin: United States/Canadian Map Service Bureau, 1975. FS Library Atlas 970 E72of.

Jersey City[edit | edit source]

1855, 1864, 1886, 1890
FamilySearch Library film 1377700, fiche 6016660-63

Newark[edit | edit source]

1850, 1858, 1865, 1876,
1892, 1895
FamilySearch Library fiche 6016845, 6016716-20
  • The Land Ownership Maps collection, compiled by the Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Washington, D.C., 1983, contains 28 maps for New Jersey counties showing the names of landowners and the location of their property. fiche 6079674-706 - Most date from 1841 to 1877, but there are two 1766 maps for Somerset and Middlesex counties.
  • Stephenson, Richard W. Land Ownership Maps: A Checklist of Nineteenth Century United States County Maps in the Library of Congress. Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, 1967. (FamilySearch Library book 973 A3Loc; fiche 6048262.)
  • United States Geological Survey, Topographic Maps of the United States: Historical Reference File. Suitland, Maryland: National Archives and Records Service, 1978. The maps are arranged alphabetically by the name of the quadrangle: Adelphia-Dinnisville FS Library film 1433812), New Brunswick-Wilmington FS Library film 1433813

To get the names of the quadrangles, use:

  • Official Eastern North America Map and Chart Index Catalog. Neenah, Wisconsin: United States/Canadian Map Service Bureau, 1975. FS Library Atlas 970 E72of.

Topographic maps and a free index map can be ordered from:

U. S. Department of Interior
Geological Survey
507 National Center
Reston, VA 20192
Telephone: 800-USA-MAPS or 703-648-6045

Free maps of individual counties can be ordered from local tourist bureaus and chambers of commerce or from:

New Jersey Travel and Tourism
New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth & Tourism Commission
P.O. Box 820
Trenton, NJ 08625-0820
Telephone: 800-VISITNJ

Commercial maps of New Jersey cities can be purchased from:

Geographia Map Company
75 Moore street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Telephone: 201-488-4411
Toll Free: 1-800-416-4331

Hagstrom Map Company, Inc.
46-35 54th Road
Maspeth, NY 11378
Telephone: 718-784-0055
Toll Free: 1-800-432-6277
Fax: 718-784-1216

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