1861 Johnson's New Jersey
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By: Johnson and Browning
Date of Original: 1861 (published) New York
Original Size: 17 x 14 inches (43.2 x 35.5 cm)
This fine print reproduction showcases an 1861 map of New Jersey, originally published in New York by Johnson and Browning as part of their mid-19th-century atlas production. Often referred to as the “Garden State,” New Jersey is presented with counties hand colored for clarity, townships identified, and a dense network of railroads, wagon roads, rivers, canals, ports, and towns reflecting the state’s developing infrastructure.
The map extends beyond state borders to include portions of neighboring Pennsylvania and New York, prominently featuring Philadelphia and New York City. This broader regional view emphasizes New Jersey’s geographic position between two of the nation’s most important urban and commercial centers, underscoring its role as a vital corridor for trade and transportation.
By 1861, New Jersey had evolved from a predominantly agricultural landscape into a state increasingly shaped by industry, manufacturing, and transportation. Rail lines and canals connected interior towns to coastal ports and metropolitan markets, supporting population growth and economic expansion across the state.
Published at the outset of the Civil War, this map captures New Jersey at a pivotal moment, revealing a landscape defined by expanding towns, strategic transportation routes, and its growing importance within the regional and national economy on the eve of deeper industrialization.
Inventory #NA120