1900s (20th Century) Maps of Delaware
Explore 245 historic maps of Delaware from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.
Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Delaware's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.
- Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Delaware's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.
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(245)- 1900 Map of Elkton
1900 Elkton1900 Print · USGSMaryland's tidewater and rail corridors meet at the turn of the century in this detailed survey of Cecil County. Genealogists can trace family roots through old settlements like McClellandville and Singerly or locate ancestors near the Pivot Bridge.7 unique versions available - 1900 Map of Cecilton
1900 Cecilton1900 Print · USGSUpper Chesapeake life at the turn of the century was defined by the deep tidal necks of the Sassafras River. You can trace old steamboat landings like Wilson Point Whf. and rural rail stops along the Baltimore and Delaware Bay R. R.6 unique versions available - 1901 Map of Camden
1901 Camden1901 Print · USGSThe Delaware River valley at the turn of the century shows a bustling corridor of early industrial growth and established mill towns. Researchers can trace the heritage of local industry at Sycamore Mills or locate early settlements like Penns Grove and Village Green.3 unique versions available - 1901 Map of Salisbury
1901 Salisbury1901 Print · USGSWicomico County at the turn of the century centered on the steamboat and rail traffic through Salisbury. Trace historic family-named locations and rural infrastructure like Fooks School, Minksville, and the steam route at Shad Pt.4 unique versions available - 1901 Map of Ocean City
1901 Ocean City1901 Print · USGSThe Maryland and Delaware coastlines were still largely defined by maritime labor and new rail lines at the turn of the century. You can trace the early streets of Ocean City and Berlin or locate landmarks like the Fenwick Island Lighthouse and Muskrattown.5 unique versions available - 1901 Map of West Chester, 1958 Print
1901 West Chester1958 Print · USGSSettled hills and river valleys between Pennsylvania and Delaware are captured here in the early twentieth century. Trace the industrial landscape from West Chester down to Wilmington, finding landmarks like the Henry Clay Factory and Dutton Mill. - 1902 Map of Pittsville
1902 Pittsville1902 Print · USGSEastern Shore life at the turn of the century is centered on the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic rail line and the Pocomoke River. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Tilghman Pond and Hearns or trace the old rail stop at Ironshire Station.4 unique versions available - 1904 Map of West Chester
1904 West Chester1904 Print · USGSChester County at the dawn of the 1900s reveals a thriving network of rail-connected villages and early industrial sites along the Brandywine Creek. Researchers can trace old family lands near Dutton Mill, the House of Refuge, and the vanished stops of the West Chester Br. railroad.8 unique versions available - 1904 Map of Coatesville, 1960 Print
1904 Coatesville1960 Print · USGSChester County at the turn of the century shows a bustling corridor of industry and education nestled between the Valley Hills and Mine Ridge. Trace the early development of Lincoln University, the rail hubs at Coatesville, and rural landmarks like Faggs Manor Ch. - 1904 Map of Wilmington, 1961 Print
1904 Wilmington1961 Print · USGSDelaware’s coastal industrial corridor and river defenses are captured here at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace old transit lines like the Maryland and Delaware Electric RR or locate landmarks such as Fort Delaware and Coochs Bridge. - 1905 Map of Barclay
1905 Barclay1905 Print · USGSUpper Delmarva at the start of the twentieth century was a landscape of rail-connected farming towns and river landings. Trace family roots and old property lines near Sudlersville, the Ashland Hayden P O, and the Benedictine Convent.3 unique versions available - 1906 Map of Dover
1906 Dover1906 Print · USGSCentral Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore appear at the start of the twentieth century, focused on the bustling rail-and-river economy. Genealogists can trace old family landing sites and crossroads villages like Bohemia Mills, Deakyneville Ldg., and Seven Hickories.3 unique versions available - 1906 Map of Coatesville
1906 Coatesville1906 Print · USGSChester County during the first decade of the 1900s reveals a landscape defined by industrial expansion and established rural hamlets. Researchers can trace the early footprint of Lincoln University and follow historic turnpikes through settlements like Faggs Manor, Parkesburg, and Ercildoun.8 unique versions available - 1906 Map of Wilmington
1906 Wilmington1906 Print · USGSThe industrial waterfronts and rail hubs of northern Delaware thrive in the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace the path of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, find the strategic Fort Delaware, and locate old settlements like Coochs Bridge and St Georges.7 unique versions available - 1915 Map of Seaford
1915 Seaford1915 Print · USGSCoastal Sussex County and the Maryland borderlands are seen here at a time when river traffic and rail lines were the lifeblood of the region. Researchers can trace the Steamboat Route up to Seaford or locate ancestral sites like Cannons Ferry and Cokesbury School.4 unique versions available - 1917 Map of Elkton
1917 Elkton1917 Print · USGSNorthern Cecil County and the Delaware borderlands appear here in the era of rail and canal dominance. Genealogists can trace family names across Back Creek Neck or locate early settlements like Lewisville and Mechanic Valley. - 1917 Map of Millsboro
1917 Millsboro1917 Print · USGSCoastal Sussex County is captured here during the First World War, showing a landscape of rural schoolhouses and railroad sidings centered on Georgetown. Genealogists can trace family connections through numerous landmarks like Mc Colleys, Shortly, and the Westwood Church.2 unique versions available - 1918 Map of Cedar Creek
1918 Cedar Creek1918 Print · USGSDelaware's bay coast during the Great War era reveals a landscape of tidal marshes and remote beach landings. Researchers can trace rural Sussex County life through sites like Old Baptist Ch, Mispillion River LH, and the P. B. and W. RR.2 unique versions available - 1918 Map of Harrington
1918 Harrington1918 Print · USGSThe Kent and Sussex County borderlands at the end of the Great War reveal a landscape of busy rail corridors and small schoolhouses. Researchers can trace the legacy of rural education at Union Chapel School or locate family roots near Harrington and Hickman.4 unique versions available - 1918 Map of Rehoboth
1918 Rehoboth1918 Print · USGSCoastal Sussex County is seen here at the close of the Great War, when small farming villages still outnumbered beach resorts. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Trinity Church, Eldorado School, and the Grange Hall.8 unique versions available - 1918 Map of Cape Henlopen
1918 Cape Henlopen1918 Print · USGSCoastal Sussex County is seen here at a pivotal maritime moment, as the bustling port at Lewes manages the traffic of the Delaware Bay. Researchers can trace early twentieth-century rail lines, the historic Cape Henlopen Light, and local landmarks like West Hill School.2 unique versions available - 1918 Map of Coatesville, 1921 Print
1918 Coatesville1921 Print · USGSChester County and the Lancaster border are captured in the late First World War era as industrial and academic centers thrived. Trace the early layout of Lincoln University, the busy Pennsylvania R.R. corridor, and old post offices like Springdell Derbydown PO. - 1919 Map of Cedar Creek
1919 Cedar Creek1919 Print · USGSSussex County's coastal necks and rail towns are captured here at the end of the Great War. Genealogists can trace family schoolhouses like Cave Neck School and Slaughter Neck School or locate old water-powered sites such as Marshall Mill Pond. - 1919 Map of Wilmington
1919 Wilmington1919 Print · USGSNorthern Delaware and the river corridor are mapped at the close of the Great War, highlighting strategic coastal defenses and rail hubs. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like Coochs Bridge, Corner Ketch, and the defensive works at Fort Delaware.2 unique versions available - 1919 Map of Vineland, 1921 Print
1919 Vineland1921 Print · USGSCumberland County’s coastal oyster ports and inland industrial centers are captured here during a period of peak maritime activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Central R. R. of New Jersey or locate vanished sites like Whitehall Ldg. and Sheppards Mill.
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