1940s Maps of Frederica, Delaware

Explore 6 historic maps of Frederica from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Frederica's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 Frederica's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Frederica, DE maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Cedar Creek
    1944 Map of Cedar Creek
    1944 Cedar Creek
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Sussex County is documented here during the mid-forties, showing the vital rail and maritime connections of the Delaware Bay shore. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Sour Apple Tree Sch, Slaughter Beach, and the Old Baptist Church.

  2. 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

  3. 1946 Map of Salisbury, 1948 Print
    1946 Map of Salisbury, 1948 Print
    1946 Salisbury
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula in the late nineteen-forties shows a landscape defined by its deep river arteries and emerging coastal defenses. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like Federalsburg or locate maritime landmarks such as the Ocean City Seaplane Base and Fort Miles Military Reservation.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1947 Map of Salisbury, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Salisbury, 1948 Print
    1947 Salisbury
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula in the late forties reveals a coastal landscape of maritime defense and growing seaside towns. Trace the post-war footprint of Salisbury, the strategic Fort Miles Military Reservation, and the Ocean City Seaplane Base.

  5. 1948 Map of Salisbury, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Salisbury, 1951 Print
    1948 Salisbury
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula in the late 1940s is shown here as a busy network of rail-towns and coastal outposts. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Pennsylvania Railroad through inland hubs like Georgetown or the maritime reaches of Crisfield and Cape May.

  6. 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

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