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1950s Maps of Kent County, Delaware

Explore 26 historic maps of Kent County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Kent County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Kent County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Kent County, DE maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Cecilton
    1951 Map of Cecilton
    1951 Cecilton
    1951 Print · USGS
    The upper Eastern Shore at mid-century reveals a landscape defined by deep river necks and quiet crossroads. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Bohemia Manor, Shrewsbury Ch, and small settlements like Earleville or Galena.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1951 Map of Barclay
    1951 Map of Barclay
    1951 Barclay
    1951 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Queen Anne's County is captured here in its prime agricultural era, just as modern drainage was reshaping the Delmarva landscape. Genealogists can trace family names at Hackett Corners or locate landmarks like St Gertrude Academy and the Pennsylvania rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Sudlersville, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Sudlersville, 1955 Print
    1953 Sudlersville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Maryland-Delaware borderlands near the mid-century were defined by a rhythmic landscape of family crossroads and rail-side towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities through sites like Holdens Ch, Unicorn Mill Pond, and the scattered settlements of Duhamel Corners and Barclay.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Millington, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Millington, 1955 Print
    1953 Millington
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Maryland and Delaware borderlands are captured here in the early 1950s, showing a landscape defined by river landings and rail junctions. Researchers can locate family landmarks at Peacock Corners and Coldwell Corners, or trace the old paths between Golts, Massey, and Millington.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Milford, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Milford, 1955 Print
    1954 Milford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The coastal plain of Delaware's Kent and Sussex counties is captured in the mid-fifties, centered on the hub of Milford. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of the MISPILLION RIVER waterfront, family landmarks like Abbotts Pond, and the old I O O F Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1955 Map of Wilmington
    1955 Map of Wilmington
    1955 Wilmington
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here during the mid-fifties era of rapid suburban expansion and highway development. You can trace the path of the New Jersey Turnpike, locate the Fort Dix Military Reservation, or explore the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
  19. 1955 Map of Clayton, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Clayton, 1956 Print
    1955 Clayton
    1956 Print · USGS
    Upper Delaware in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of rail-connected towns and historic crossroads on the New Castle and Kent County line. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named hubs like Grears Corners, Thomas Corners, and institutions like the St Joseph Industrial Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1955 Map of Mispillion River, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Mispillion River, 1956 Print
    1955 Mispillion River
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Sussex County in the mid-fifties is captured here as a network of salt marshes, river landings, and maritime outposts. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Cedar Neck Ch and Fort Saulsbury, or locate early sites like Majorleys Landing.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1955 Map of Burrsville, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Burrsville, 1956 Print
    1955 Burrsville
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Kent and Caroline county borderlands in the mid-1950s reveal a landscape of interconnected farming hamlets and parish churches. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Hollandsville, Melvin Crossroads, and Manship Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1955 Map of Hickman, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Hickman, 1957 Print
    1955 Hickman
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Sussex County comes into focus in the mid-fifties, showing the farming and drainage patterns along the Maryland border. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Smithville, Dublin Hill, and country houses of worship like Trinity Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1955 Map of Harrington, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Harrington, 1957 Print
    1955 Harrington
    1957 Print · USGS
    Harrington and the surrounding Kent County farm country are shown in the mid-fifties at a peak of rail-driven activity. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Reeves Crossing, Houston, and the rural St Mark Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1955 Map of Greenwood, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Greenwood, 1957 Print
    1955 Greenwood
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Delaware's Sussex County in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of rail-side towns and marshy woodlots. Trace family roots and local landmarks from Greenwood to Staytonville, including St Johnstown Ch and Devils Woodyard.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1955 Map of Kenton, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Kenton, 1957 Print
    1955 Kenton
    1957 Print · USGS
    Western Kent County in the mid-1950s is a landscape of thriving rural crossroads and country schools. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Pearsons Corner, Seven Hickories, and Downes Chapel, alongside the early Lash Airfield.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1956 Map of Bombay Hook
    1956 Map of Bombay Hook
    1956 Bombay Hook
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Delaware coast in the mid-1950s is defined by the wetlands of the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Researchers can trace old family lands and waterways like Whitehall Neck, Woodland Beach, and Dutch Neck Canal.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1956 Map of Fortescue, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Fortescue, 1957 Print
    1956 Fortescue
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey meets the Delaware Bay in the mid-1950s, revealing a landscape defined by tidal marshes and maritime life. Researchers can trace the waterfront at Fortescue or locate remote landmarks like Egg Island Point and Wilmas Pond.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1956 Map of Dover, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Dover, 1957 Print
    1956 Dover
    1957 Print · USGS
    Dover and its surrounding districts are captured mid-century during a period of steady residential and institutional growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Bishops Corner, old school sites like Fork Branch Sch, and early suburbs like Capitol Park.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1956 Map of Bennetts Pier, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Bennetts Pier, 1957 Print
    1956 Bennetts Pier
    1957 Print · USGS
    Along the Delaware coast in the mid-1950s, this area of Kent County remained a quiet expanse of marsh and bay. Genealogists and researchers can trace the shoreline at Bennetts Pier, Sandy Pt, and the northern edge of Big Stone Beach.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1956 Map of Wyoming, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Wyoming, 1957 Print
    1956 Wyoming
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the rural landscape of central Delaware was characterized by a strong rail-and-water economy. Researchers can trace ancestral locations across Woodside, Viola, and Felton, or locate community landmarks like Voshell Mill and St Johns Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1956 Map of Smyrna, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Smyrna, 1957 Print
    1956 Smyrna
    1957 Print · USGS
    The town of Smyrna and its surrounding rural districts are shown in the mid-fifties as the local economy balanced rail transport with coastal marsh management. Researchers can trace family-named sites like Belmont Hall or locate rural landmarks such as Friendship Ch and Dutch Neck Crossroads.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1956 Map of Marydel, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Marydel, 1957 Print
    1956 Marydel
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Maryland-Delaware borderlands come alive in this mid-century survey of rural farm districts and marshland drainage networks. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Thomas Chapel, the Oak Point Sch, and the waters of the Mud Millpond and Choptank River.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1956 Map of Frederica, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Frederica, 1957 Print
    1956 Frederica
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Kent County coastline in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of tidal marshes and river towns before modern development. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Frederica, Bowers, and local landmarks like Barratts Chapel or the Dickinson Mansion.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1956 Map of Little Creek, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Little Creek, 1958 Print
    1956 Little Creek
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Kent County coast in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of tidal marshes and military expansion. Genealogists can trace family sites at the Friends Meetinghouse or Moors Cem while exploring the docks at Dona Landing.
    5 unique versions available
  67. 1956 Map of Ben Davis Point, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ben Davis Point, 1958 Print
    1956 Ben Davis Point
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Cumberland County is mapped here in the mid-fifties, showing the intricate tidal marshland before the era of modern development. Researchers can trace historic access points like Sea Breeze, the landing at Husted Landing, and the remote Loyds Corner.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1957 Map of Wilmington
    1957 Map of Wilmington
    1957 Wilmington
    1957 Print · USGS
    The mid-Atlantic coastal plain comes alive in the mid-fifties as the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway redefine travel. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road transition and find landmarks like Ship John Shoal Light and the Fort Dix Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1957 Map of Salisbury
    1957 Map of Salisbury
    1957 Salisbury
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of coastal defenses and rail-driven commerce. Researchers can trace the Pennsylvania railroad lines or locate historic landmarks like the Fenwick Island Lighthouse and St Martin church.
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