Historical Maps of South River, New Jersey

The sites featured below provide access to historical maps of South River and the surrounding area from a variety of online repositories. Some of the most frequently consulted are the Sanborn Fire Insurance maps which show individual buildings along with related information. Included for further research are links to online collections of historical maps and related resources.

A map of Rariton River, Milstone River, South River...

A 1685 map of a portion of what was then East Jersey including the area that later became South River.

Library of Congress

Map of the Country Thirty Miles Round the City
of New York

An 1811 map of the area. Zoom in to see Willetstown (now South River) in the lower left quadrant.

David Rumsey Map Collection

Map of Middlesex County, New Jersey Entirely from Original Surveys

South River, then known as Washington, was part of North Brunswick in 1850 when this map was created. Select PDF or JPEG to view the map.

RUcore: Rutgers
University Community Repository

1851 R. Van Dyke Reid Map of South River

Part of the R. Van Dyke Reid Collection at the South River Museum, the map identifies individual properties by owner.

South River Historical &
Preservation Society

Map of the County of Middlesex, New Jersey: from actual surveys

An 1861 map of the county. South River, still known as Washington at this point, was part of East Brunswick.

Library of Congress

Topographical Map of Middlesex County, New Jersey

From the 1872 Atlas of New Jersey. South River (Washington) was still part of East Brunswick at this time.

David Rumsey Map Collection

Map of East Brunswick Township

An 1876 map of East Brunswick including a detailed inset of Washington (South River). Select PDF to view the map.

RUcore: Rutgers
University Community Repository

Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps from South River, Middlesex County, New Jersey

Includes maps for portions of South River for the years 1897, 1904, 1910, 1917, and 1923. For 1892, consult the New Brunswick map.

Library of Congress

Sanborn Maps of New Jersey

Includes fire insurance maps for portions of South River in 1897, 1904, 1910, 1917, and 1923. 1930 maps are listed but not available for viewing. For 1892, see the New Brunswick map.

Princeton University Library