Old Maps of Kent County, Delaware for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 96 historic maps of Kent County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Kent County.


Kent County, DE maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Maurice Cove
    1890 Map of Maurice Cove
    1890 Maurice Cove
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Maurice River Township, Commercial Township, and other nearby areas

  2. 1890 Map of Bay Side
    1890 Map of Bay Side
    1890 Bay Side
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Bridgeton, Fairfield Township, and other nearby areas

  3. 1891 Map of Maurice Cove
    1891 Map of Maurice Cove
    1891 Maurice Cove
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Maurice River Township, Commercial Township, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1894 Map of Bay Side
    1894 Map of Bay Side
    1894 Bay Side
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Bridgeton, Fairfield Township, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1899 Map of Vineland
    1899 Map of Vineland
    1899 Vineland
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Vineland, Dover, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1899 Map of Dover
    1899 Map of Dover
    1899 Dover
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Dover, Smyrna, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1900 Map of Cecilton
    1900 Map of Cecilton
    1900 Cecilton
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Middletown, Cecilton, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  8. 1905 Map of Barclay
    1905 Map of Barclay
    1905 Barclay
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Church Hill, Sudlersville, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1906 Map of Dover
    1906 Map of Dover
    1906 Dover
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Dover, Smyrna, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1918 Map of Cedar Creek
    1918 Map of Cedar Creek
    1918 Cedar Creek
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Milford, Milton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1918 Map of Harrington
    1918 Map of Harrington
    1918 Harrington
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Harrington, Bridgeville, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1918 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1918 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1918 Cape Henlopen
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Lewes, Overbrook Shores, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1919 Map of Cedar Creek
    1919 Map of Cedar Creek
    1919 Cedar Creek
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Milford, Milton, and other nearby areas

  14. 1919 Map of Vineland, 1921 Print
    1919 Map of Vineland, 1921 Print
    1919 Vineland
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Vineland, Dover, and other nearby areas

  15. 1920 Map of Dover
    1920 Map of Dover
    1920 Dover
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Dover, Smyrna, and other nearby areas

  16. 1926 Map of Wyoming
    1926 Map of Wyoming
    1926 Wyoming
    1926 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Dover, Highland Acres, and other nearby areas

  17. 1930 Map of Wyoming, 1945 Print
    1930 Map of Wyoming, 1945 Print
    1930 Wyoming
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Dover, Highland Acres, and other nearby areas

  18. 1931 Map of Wyoming
    1931 Map of Wyoming
    1931 Wyoming
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Dover, Highland Acres, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1931 Map of Bay Side
    1931 Map of Bay Side
    1931 Bay Side
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Bridgeton, Fairfield Township, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1931 Map of Smyrna
    1931 Map of Smyrna
    1931 Smyrna
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Smyrna, Middletown, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  21. 1934 Map of Bowers
    1934 Map of Bowers
    1934 Bowers
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Dover, Dover Base, and other nearby areas

  22. 1936 Map of Bowers
    1936 Map of Bowers
    1936 Bowers
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Dover, Dover Base, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  23. 1937 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1937 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1937 Cape Henlopen
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Lewes, Overbrook Shores, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1938 Map of Cedar Creek
    1938 Map of Cedar Creek
    1938 Cedar Creek
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Milford, Milton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1941 Map of Port Norris
    1941 Map of Port Norris
    1941 Port Norris
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Maurice River Township, Commercial Township, and other nearby areas

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