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Historical Maps of Wilmington, Delaware

What stories do these 33 old maps tell about Wilmington's past? From 1904 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Wilmington's history through maps:

  • Trace Wilmington's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Wilmington's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Wilmington, DE maps

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  1. 1904 Map of Wilmington, 1961 Print
    1904 Map of Wilmington, 1961 Print
    1904 Wilmington
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilmington, including New Jersey, and others.
  2. 1906 Map of Wilmington
    1906 Map of Wilmington
    1906 Wilmington
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilmington, including New Jersey, and others.
  3. 1906 Map of Wilmington, 1910 Print
    1906 Map of Wilmington, 1910 Print
    1906 Wilmington
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilmington, including New Jersey, and others.
  4. 1906 Map of Wilmington, 1915 Print
    1906 Map of Wilmington, 1915 Print
    1906 Wilmington
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilmington, including New Jersey, and others.
  5. 1906 Map of Wilmington, 1928 Print
    1906 Map of Wilmington, 1928 Print
    1906 Wilmington
    1928 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilmington, including New Jersey, and others.
  6. 1906 Map of Wilmington, 1936 Print
    1906 Map of Wilmington, 1936 Print
    1906 Wilmington
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilmington, including New Jersey, and others.
  7. 1906 Map of Wilmington, 1944 Print
    1906 Map of Wilmington, 1944 Print
    1906 Wilmington
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilmington, including New Jersey, and others.
  8. 1906 Map of Wilmington, 1951 Print
    1906 Map of Wilmington, 1951 Print
    1906 Wilmington
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilmington, including New Jersey, and others.
  9. 1919 Map of Wilmington
    1919 Map of Wilmington
    1919 Wilmington
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilmington, including New Jersey, and others.
  10. 1919 Map of Wilmington
    1919 Map of Wilmington
    1919 Wilmington
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilmington, including New Jersey, and others.
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