Historical Maps of Delaware

What stories do these 541 old maps tell about Delaware's past? From 1890 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 Delaware's history through maps:

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


Delaware maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Salem
    1890 Map of Salem
    1890 Salem
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Wilmington, Pennsville Township, and other nearby areas

  2. 1890 Map of Maurice Cove
    1890 Map of Maurice Cove
    1890 Maurice Cove
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Maurice River Township, Commercial Township, and other nearby areas

  3. 1890 Map of Bay Side
    1890 Map of Bay Side
    1890 Bay Side
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Bridgeton, Fairfield Township, and other nearby areas

  4. 1890 Map of Salem, 1895 Print
    1890 Map of Salem, 1895 Print
    1890 Salem
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Wilmington, Pennsville Township, and other nearby areas

  5. 1891 Map of Maurice Cove
    1891 Map of Maurice Cove
    1891 Maurice Cove
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Maurice River Township, Commercial Township, and other nearby areas

  6. 1891 Map of Maurice Cove, 1900 Print
    1891 Map of Maurice Cove, 1900 Print
    1891 Maurice Cove
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Maurice River Township, Commercial Township, and other nearby areas

  7. 1891 Map of Maurice Cove, 1913 Print
    1891 Map of Maurice Cove, 1913 Print
    1891 Maurice Cove
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Maurice River Township, Commercial Township, and other nearby areas

  8. 1894 Map of Bay Side
    1894 Map of Bay Side
    1894 Bay Side
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Bridgeton, Fairfield Township, and other nearby areas

  9. 1894 Map of Bay Side, 1896 Print
    1894 Map of Bay Side, 1896 Print
    1894 Bay Side
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Bridgeton, Fairfield Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 1894 Map of Bay Side, 1902 Print
    1894 Map of Bay Side, 1902 Print
    1894 Bay Side
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Bridgeton, Fairfield Township, and other nearby areas

  11. 1894 Map of Bay Side, 1907 Print
    1894 Map of Bay Side, 1907 Print
    1894 Bay Side
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Bridgeton, Fairfield Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 1894 Map of Bay Side, 1907 Print
    1894 Map of Bay Side, 1907 Print
    1894 Bay Side
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Bridgeton, Fairfield Township, and other nearby areas

  13. 1894 Map of Bay Side, 1921 Print
    1894 Map of Bay Side, 1921 Print
    1894 Bay Side
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Bridgeton, Fairfield Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 1894 Map of Chester, 1954 Print
    1894 Map of Chester, 1954 Print
    1894 Chester
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas

  15. 1894 Map of Chester, 1963 Print
    1894 Map of Chester, 1963 Print
    1894 Chester
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas

  16. 1896 Map of Chester
    1896 Map of Chester
    1896 Chester
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas

  17. 1898 Map of Salem
    1898 Map of Salem
    1898 Salem
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Wilmington, Pennsville Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 1898 Map of Elkton
    1898 Map of Elkton
    1898 Elkton
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Newark, Elkton, and other nearby areas

  19. 1898 Map of Chester
    1898 Map of Chester
    1898 Chester
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas

  20. 1898 Map of Chester, 1901 Print
    1898 Map of Chester, 1901 Print
    1898 Chester
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas

  21. 1898 Map of Salem, 1903 Print
    1898 Map of Salem, 1903 Print
    1898 Salem
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Wilmington, Pennsville Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 1898 Map of Chester, 1906 Print
    1898 Map of Chester, 1906 Print
    1898 Chester
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas

  23. 1898 Map of Chester, 1908 Print
    1898 Map of Chester, 1908 Print
    1898 Chester
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas

  24. 1898 Map of Salem, 1911 Print
    1898 Map of Salem, 1911 Print
    1898 Salem
    1911 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Wilmington, Pennsville Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 1898 Map of Salem, 1911 Print
    1898 Map of Salem, 1911 Print
    1898 Salem
    1911 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Wilmington, Pennsville Township, and other nearby areas

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