1900s (20th Century) Maps of Pickering Beach, Delaware

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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