Historical Maps of Lewes, Delaware

What stories do these 27 old maps tell about Lewes's past? From 1918 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 Lewes's history through maps:

  • Trace Lewes'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 Lewes's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Lewes, DE maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1918 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1918 Cape Henlopen
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lewes, including Sussex County, Sussex County, and others.

  2. 1918 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1918 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1918 Cape Henlopen
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lewes, including Sussex County, Sussex County, and others.

  3. 1937 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1937 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1937 Cape Henlopen
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lewes, including Sussex County, Sussex County, and others.

  4. 1937 Map of Cape Henlopen, 1943 Print
    1937 Map of Cape Henlopen, 1943 Print
    1937 Cape Henlopen
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lewes, including Sussex County, Sussex County, and others.

  5. 1944 Map of Lewes
    1944 Map of Lewes
    1944 Lewes
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lewes.

  6. 1944 Map of Lewes
    1944 Map of Lewes
    1944 Lewes
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lewes.

  7. 1944 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1944 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1944 Cape Henlopen
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lewes, including Sussex County, Sussex County, and others.

  8. 1946 Map of Salisbury, 1948 Print
    1946 Map of Salisbury, 1948 Print
    1946 Salisbury
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lewes, including Salisbury, Delaware, and others.

  9. 1946 Map of Salisbury, 1971 Print
    1946 Map of Salisbury, 1971 Print
    1946 Salisbury
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lewes, including Salisbury, Delaware, and others.

  10. 1946 Map of Salisbury, 1975 Print
    1946 Map of Salisbury, 1975 Print
    1946 Salisbury
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lewes, including Salisbury, Delaware, and others.

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