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Old Maps of Dover, Delaware for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Dover with 28 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Dover has changed over the decades.

Dover, DE maps

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  1. 1899 Map of Vineland
    1899 Map of Vineland
    1899 Vineland
    1899 Print · USGS
    Cumberland and Salem counties come alive in the late nineteenth century, showcasing a thriving coastal economy of rail lines and river ports. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands near Maskells Mill, the oyster docks of Bivalve, or the rural junction at New England Cross Roads.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1899 Map of Dover
    1899 Map of Dover
    1899 Dover
    1899 Print · USGS
    Delaware and Maryland river country thrived in the late nineteenth century as a network of landings and rail lines. Trace old wharves at Cassidy Ldg., explore the area around Bohemia Mills, or locate maritime landmarks like Bombay Hook Light.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1906 Map of Dover
    1906 Map of Dover
    1906 Dover
    1906 Print · USGS
    Central 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
  10. 1919 Map of Vineland, 1921 Print
    1919 Map of Vineland, 1921 Print
    1919 Vineland
    1921 Print · USGS
    Cumberland 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.
  13. 1920 Map of Dover
    1920 Map of Dover
    1920 Dover
    1920 Print · USGS
    The Maryland and Delaware borderlands at the end of the Great War reveal a landscape of tidewater landings and evolving rail lines. Trace family roots and vanished wharves through Fredericktown, the Mason and Dixon Line, and the Bombay Hook Light.
  16. 1926 Map of Wyoming
    1926 Map of Wyoming
    1926 Wyoming
    1926 Print · USGS
    Central Delaware in the mid-twenties shows a landscape defined by the Pennsylvania RR and a dense network of rural schoolhouses. Researchers can locate family landmarks at Wrights Crossroads, Voshell Mill, or the many parish sites like Bryn Zion Church.
  19. 1930 Map of Wyoming, 1945 Print
    1930 Map of Wyoming, 1945 Print
    1930 Wyoming
    1945 Print · USGS
    Central Delaware in the mid-1920s reveals a structured landscape of rural school districts and railroad-connected towns surrounding the capital. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near landmarks like Voshell Mill, the County Poor Farm, or many rural schoolhouses like Lockwood Sch.
  22. 1931 Map of Wyoming
    1931 Map of Wyoming
    1931 Wyoming
    1931 Print · USGS
    Kent County and the Maryland borderlands are seen here between the world wars, a landscape of rail-connected towns and rural districts. Genealogists can trace family lines through numerous sites like Dinaus Corner, the County Poor Farm, and Bethel church.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1934 Map of Bowers
    1934 Map of Bowers
    1934 Bowers
    1934 Print · USGS
    Coastal Kent County in the mid-1930s is a landscape of tidal marshes and tight-knit farming communities tied to the bay. Researchers can trace ancestral roots at Barratts Chapel, find rural schoolhouses like St Jones Sch, and locate old river settlements like Barkers Landing.
  28. 1936 Map of Bowers
    1936 Map of Bowers
    1936 Bowers
    1936 Print · USGS
    Coastal Kent County appears in the mid-1930s as a landscape of tidal marshes, small farming districts, and vital river landings. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like Barretts Chapel, Barkers Landing, and rural schools like Cowgill Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Wilmington
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore emerge in this mid-century portrait of a region defined by river commerce and seaside growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad, locate early airfields like Dover Airpark, and find river defenses at Fort Delaware.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1949 Map of Frederica
    1949 Map of Frederica
    1949 Frederica
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal Kent County in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of tidal marshes and historic river landings between the bay and the growing military airfield. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Barratts Chapel, Union Ch, and the coastal communities of Bowers and Kitts Hummock.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1949 Map of Little Creek
    1949 Map of Little Creek
    1949 Little Creek
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Delaware coast in the late 1940s shows a landscape of tidal marshes and growing military aviation. Researchers can locate the Friends Meetinghouse, the Moors Cem, and the specialized Dover Army Air Base Strafing Range near the Mahon River.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 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.
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 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
  55. 1959 Map of Wilmington
    1959 Map of Wilmington
    1959 Wilmington
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the late fifties, during a period of massive suburban and highway expansion. Researchers can trace mid-century infrastructure like the N J Turnpike or locate coastal landmarks from Barnegat Bay to the Maurice River.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1966 Map of Wilmington, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Wilmington, 1968 Print
    1966 Wilmington
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the mid-1960s, documenting a landscape of dense industrial cities and emerging coastal resorts. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad or locate landmarks like Fort Dix Military Reservation and Elk Neck State Park.
    4 unique versions available
  61. 1972 Map of Wilmington, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Wilmington, 1976 Print
    1972 Wilmington
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the 1970s, showcasing the region's dense transport networks and vast state forests. Trace early coastal development near Atlantic City or locate rural landmarks like Mount Holly and Dover Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1984 Map of Dover, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Dover, 1985 Print
    1984 Dover
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Bay coastline and its surrounding communities are captured here in the mid-1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Dover, locate rural landmarks like St Augustine, or study the rail networks of CONRAIL and the Dover Air Force Base.
  67. 1993 Map of Dover
    1993 Map of Dover
    1993 Dover
    1993 Print · USGS
    Dover and its surrounding Kent County suburbs are captured here in the early nineties, showing a landscape of rapid residential and civic growth. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Sharon Hills Mem Park, old schoolhouses such as Apple Grove Sch, and established rail-side towns like Cheswold.
  70. 1993 Map of Little Creek
    1993 Map of Little Creek
    1993 Little Creek
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Delaware coastline near Little Creek comes to life in the early nineties as the vast marshlands meet the expanding outskirts of Dover. Researchers can trace family sites at Friends Meetinghouse Cem, explore the reaches of Port Mahon, or locate the historic Leipsic River Range Light.
  73. 1993 Map of Frederica
    1993 Map of Frederica
    1993 Frederica
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Kent County coastline in the early nineties features a unique blend of historic river landings and expansive wildlife preserves. Genealogists and local historians can locate Barratts Chapel, the Dickinson Mansion, and bayfront communities like Bowers Beach.
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