Rare Old Map of Red Bank, New Jersey by USGS, 1951: West Deptford, East Greenwich & Delaware River
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Published in 1951 using contemporary U.S. Geological Survey data, the map titled “Woodbury” presents a finely resolved 1:24,000 topographical portrait of southern...
Continue readingPublished in 1951 using contemporary U.S. Geological Survey data, the map titled “Woodbury” presents a finely resolved 1:24,000 topographical portrait of southern New Jersey’s settled landscape. Centered on the Woodbury area and its neighboring communities, it records a region poised between older agricultural patterns, expanding suburban development, and the industrial influence of the Delaware River corridor. The sheet’s careful USGS execution makes roads, rail lines, streams, elevation contours, and built-up areas legible at a glance, while still retaining the richness expected of a mid-century government survey. As a historical document, it captures the early 1950s moment when places such as West Deptford, East Greenwich, Mantua, Harrison, and Bethel were increasingly connected to broader metropolitan and commercial networks.
The U.S. Geological Survey brought to this map the precision and authority that made its quadrangles indispensable to planners, engineers, conservationists, and travelers. Founded in the late nineteenth century to systematically understand the nation’s terrain and natural resources, the USGS developed a cartographic language of remarkable clarity: measured contours, standardized symbols, disciplined typography, and a restrained but informative palette. On “Woodbury,” that language translates the complexity of Gloucester County’s terrain into an elegant visual system. Shades of green, brown, and blue distinguish wooded land, relief, and waterways, while the contour lines reveal the subtle rises and falls of a landscape that might otherwise appear deceptively flat.
The area depicted is especially compelling for the way it balances town, countryside, and river-oriented infrastructure. West Deptford and East Greenwich occupy positions within the economic orbit of the Delaware River, a waterway that shaped settlement, transportation, and industry throughout the region. Local streams and smaller waterways lace the map, feeding the broader drainage patterns that influenced farming, road placement, and neighborhood growth. Mantua and Harrison appear within a patchwork of rural roads, settlement clusters, and open land, suggesting a landscape in transition. Bethel and other smaller localities add texture to the map, marking the social geography of schools, crossroads, churches, and communities that anchored everyday life.
Viewed historically, this 1951 map offers a revealing snapshot of postwar New Jersey. The years after World War II brought automobile-oriented growth, new housing, improved roads, and changing demographics across the state, and these shifts are quietly legible in the map’s network of routes and developed areas. Rail lines still speak to an older industrial and commuter geography, while road patterns hint at the increasing dominance of motor travel. Red Bank, historically significant as a Monmouth County center of commerce, culture, arts, and entertainment, belongs to the same broader story of New Jersey towns adapting to mid-century change—though this Woodbury sheet focuses on the Delaware River side of that evolving regional landscape.
Cartographically, the pleasure of “Woodbury” lies in its combination of exactitude and atmosphere. The contour intervals give form to low hills and shallow valleys, while marshy or stream-fed areas are differentiated with the visual discipline characteristic of USGS topographic work. Urban footprints, rural parcels, transportation corridors, parks, and recreational spaces are all integrated into a coherent geographic composition. This is not merely a utilitarian survey; it is a mid-century record of land use, mobility, and human settlement rendered with quiet sophistication. For collectors of New Jersey maps, it preserves a formative moment before later highway expansion and suburban intensification transformed much of the region’s visible character.
Cities, towns and places on this map
- Red Bank, NJ
- West Deptford, NJ
- East Greenwich, NJ
- Mantua, NJ
- Harrison, NJ
- Bethel, NJ
- Delaware River
- Various roads and railway lines
- Adjacent parks and recreational areas
- Local streams and waterways
Historical context & cartographic details
- Titled Woodbury.
- Historical 1:24,000 topographical map using U.S. Geological Survey data dated 1951.
- Published in 1951.
- Produced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), known for detailed geographic data and mapping used in planning, environmental work, and recreation.
- Shows Red Bank and surrounding communities.
- Red Bank is noted as a historic center for commerce and culture in Monmouth County, with arts and entertainment venues.
- Uses a clear color scheme with shades of green, brown, and blue to distinguish landforms, relief, and waterways.
- Includes detailed contour and elevation information.
- Depicts hills, valleys, waterways, urban areas, and land use patterns.
- Reflects early 1950s urban development, infrastructure, and demographic change in the region.
- The precise cartographic execution reflects the professional style characteristic of USGS maps.
Looking for a particular place? Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, ask our workshop to check before you order.
Detailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
Where personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. See personalised map examples.
Every piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.
With its rich detail and strong sense of place, this map makes a considered gift for a new home, anniversary, retirement or anyone with a personal connection to the area shown. Still deciding? Explore our collection of rare old and vintage maps to discover another place, period or style.
This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.
For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.
Published in 1951 using contemporary U.S. Geological Survey data, the map titled “Woodbury” presents a finely resolved 1:24,000 topographical portrait of southern New Jersey’s settled landscape. Centered on the Woodbury area and its neighboring communities, it records a region poised between older agricultural patterns, expanding suburban development, and the industrial influence of the Delaware River corridor. The sheet’s careful USGS execution makes roads, rail lines, streams, elevation contours, and built-up areas legible at a glance, while still retaining the richness expected of a mid-century government survey. As a historical document, it captures the early 1950s moment when places such as West Deptford, East Greenwich, Mantua, Harrison, and Bethel were increasingly connected to broader metropolitan and commercial networks.
The U.S. Geological Survey brought to this map the precision and authority that made its quadrangles indispensable to planners, engineers, conservationists, and travelers. Founded in the late nineteenth century to systematically understand the nation’s terrain and natural resources, the USGS developed a cartographic language of remarkable clarity: measured contours, standardized symbols, disciplined typography, and a restrained but informative palette. On “Woodbury,” that language translates the complexity of Gloucester County’s terrain into an elegant visual system. Shades of green, brown, and blue distinguish wooded land, relief, and waterways, while the contour lines reveal the subtle rises and falls of a landscape that might otherwise appear deceptively flat.
The area depicted is especially compelling for the way it balances town, countryside, and river-oriented infrastructure. West Deptford and East Greenwich occupy positions within the economic orbit of the Delaware River, a waterway that shaped settlement, transportation, and industry throughout the region. Local streams and smaller waterways lace the map, feeding the broader drainage patterns that influenced farming, road placement, and neighborhood growth. Mantua and Harrison appear within a patchwork of rural roads, settlement clusters, and open land, suggesting a landscape in transition. Bethel and other smaller localities add texture to the map, marking the social geography of schools, crossroads, churches, and communities that anchored everyday life.
Viewed historically, this 1951 map offers a revealing snapshot of postwar New Jersey. The years after World War II brought automobile-oriented growth, new housing, improved roads, and changing demographics across the state, and these shifts are quietly legible in the map’s network of routes and developed areas. Rail lines still speak to an older industrial and commuter geography, while road patterns hint at the increasing dominance of motor travel. Red Bank, historically significant as a Monmouth County center of commerce, culture, arts, and entertainment, belongs to the same broader story of New Jersey towns adapting to mid-century change—though this Woodbury sheet focuses on the Delaware River side of that evolving regional landscape.
Cartographically, the pleasure of “Woodbury” lies in its combination of exactitude and atmosphere. The contour intervals give form to low hills and shallow valleys, while marshy or stream-fed areas are differentiated with the visual discipline characteristic of USGS topographic work. Urban footprints, rural parcels, transportation corridors, parks, and recreational spaces are all integrated into a coherent geographic composition. This is not merely a utilitarian survey; it is a mid-century record of land use, mobility, and human settlement rendered with quiet sophistication. For collectors of New Jersey maps, it preserves a formative moment before later highway expansion and suburban intensification transformed much of the region’s visible character.
Cities, towns and places on this map
- Red Bank, NJ
- West Deptford, NJ
- East Greenwich, NJ
- Mantua, NJ
- Harrison, NJ
- Bethel, NJ
- Delaware River
- Various roads and railway lines
- Adjacent parks and recreational areas
- Local streams and waterways
Historical context & cartographic details
- Titled Woodbury.
- Historical 1:24,000 topographical map using U.S. Geological Survey data dated 1951.
- Published in 1951.
- Produced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), known for detailed geographic data and mapping used in planning, environmental work, and recreation.
- Shows Red Bank and surrounding communities.
- Red Bank is noted as a historic center for commerce and culture in Monmouth County, with arts and entertainment venues.
- Uses a clear color scheme with shades of green, brown, and blue to distinguish landforms, relief, and waterways.
- Includes detailed contour and elevation information.
- Depicts hills, valleys, waterways, urban areas, and land use patterns.
- Reflects early 1950s urban development, infrastructure, and demographic change in the region.
- The precise cartographic execution reflects the professional style characteristic of USGS maps.
Looking for a particular place? Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, ask our workshop to check before you order.
Detailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
Where personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. See personalised map examples.
Every piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.
With its rich detail and strong sense of place, this map makes a considered gift for a new home, anniversary, retirement or anyone with a personal connection to the area shown. Still deciding? Explore our collection of rare old and vintage maps to discover another place, period or style.
This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.
For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.
Many of our maps and art prints are chosen as thoughtful gifts for homes, offices, studies and meaningful places.
Choose a framed option for the easiest ready-to-hang gift, or choose an unframed print if the recipient may prefer to select their own frame.
We make orders locally in 23 countries around the world, so gifts can often be produced close to the recipient. This helps them arrive faster, travel more safely, and avoid customs or import duty surprises.
- We can deliver directly to the recipient
- Framed pieces arrive ready to hang
- Unframed prints are carefully packed in a strong protective tube
- Almost every order is made locally, for faster, safer gifting
- 90-day returns give the recipient time to decide
If you are not sure what to choose, please contact us. We can help you pick the right map, size, finish or delivery option.
Most orders are made locally and delivered in around 2–3 working days, depending on the product, size and destination.
We print and frame maps and artwork in 23 countries around the world, so your order is usually made close to you or your recipient. That means faster delivery, less time in transit, and no customs or import duty surprises.
Personalised and customised pieces usually take an extra 1–2 working days, because we prepare your design and send it to you for approval before printing.
Very large framed orders can take a little longer, as they need extra care in production and delivery.
Every order is carefully packaged: unframed prints are sent in a strong protective tube, while framed pieces are securely packed with protective materials around the frame.
If you need your order by a particular date, please contact us before ordering. We’ll check the best production route and delivery option for your location.
Express delivery is available at checkout for most countries. Next-day delivery is available in the UK, US, Singapore and the UAE.
Your order is covered by our 90-day returns policy and 10-year guarantee.
Our standard frame is a gallery-style black ash hardwood frame, with a simple, modern look. It is approximately 20mm (0.8in) wide. You can also view some lovely customer photos of framed maps and art.
We use super-clear acrylic glazing, also known as Perspex or Acrylite, instead of traditional glass. It is lighter, safer, and has lower reflectivity, giving the artwork a clearer, cleaner appearance.
Six standard frame colours are available at no extra cost: black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white, and antique gold. Custom framing and mounting/matting is also available for customers looking for something more specific.
Most maps, art prints, and illustrations are also available as a framed canvas. We use matte cotton canvas, stretch it over a sustainably sourced wooden box frame, and then float the piece within a wooden outer frame. The finished result is beautifully presented, with no glazing between you and the artwork.
All frames are supplied ready to hang, with either string or brackets fitted to the back. Very large frames will include heavy-duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
We can also supply old maps and artwork on canvas, foam board, cotton rag, and other materials.
If you would prefer to frame your map or artwork yourself, please read our size guide before ordering.
Every Unique Maps piece begins with an authentic cartographic source or an original design from our London studio.
For our historic maps, we source rare originals from libraries, archives, auction houses and private collections around the world. We carefully restore each map for print—repairing age-related damage, balancing colour and improving clarity while preserving its original detail, texture and character.
Once restored, the map is prepared for your chosen size and finish. Your piece is then printed and, where selected, framed close to its delivery destination.
Our map prints use acid-free 200gsm archival matte paper and fade-resistant pigment inks, creating a rich, non-glossy finish designed to last. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.
Canvas, cotton-rag and other specialist presentations are also available. Learn more about our materials and finishes.
Personalising your map
You can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. For personalised designs, we send a proof before printing and you can request changes before approval.
For more complex bespoke commissions, contact our design team.
Original or Aged
Choose Original for true-to-source colour, or Aged for a warmer, richer antique character created with our specialist ageing process. See examples of our Aged maps.
We’ve been restoring and producing maps and art prints since 1984, and we stand behind every piece.
Every order is covered by our 10-year guarantee and damage-free delivery guarantee. If your piece arrives damaged, we’ll replace or remake it free of charge. If anything else isn’t right, contact our workshop team and we’ll put it right promptly.
See our returns and refund policy for full details.
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