Old Maps of Smyrna, Delaware for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 26 historic maps of Smyrna. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Smyrna's past.


Smyrna, DE maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 1931 Map of Smyrna
    1931 Map of Smyrna
    1931 Smyrna
    1931 Print · USGS
    Coastal Delaware in the late twenties and early thirties was a landscape of tidal landings and crossroads settlements linked by the new Dupont Highway. Genealogists can trace family names across Gums Corners, identify sites like St Anns Church, or locate the many landings along Blackbird Creek, including Blackbird Landing and Stave Landing.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 1949 Map of Smyrna
    1949 Map of Smyrna
    1949 Smyrna
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal Delaware's transition from town to marsh is documented here in the late 1940s, centered on the historic hub of Smyrna. Researchers can trace family roots through sites like Belmont Hall, Odd Fellows Cem, and the riverfront at Smyrna Landing.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. 1993 Map of Smyrna
    1993 Map of Smyrna
    1993 Smyrna
    1993 Print · USGS
    Smyrna and the surrounding Delaware wetlands are captured here in the early nineties as suburban expansion began meeting the coastal marshlands. Genealogists and local historians can locate Friendship Ch, trace the banks of Duck Creek, and explore old landings like Smyrna Landing.

  16. 1993 Map of Clayton
    1993 Map of Clayton
    1993 Clayton
    1993 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of New Castle and Kent Counties are captured here in the early nineties, centered on the wooded tracts of Blackbird State Forest. Researchers can trace old family locations near Blackiston, Clayton, and Reynolds Corners School.

  17. 2011 Map of Smyrna, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Smyrna, 2011 Print
    2011 Smyrna
    2011 Print · USGS
    Smyrna and the coastal necks of Kent County appear here during a period of modern suburban growth within a traditional maritime landscape. Researchers can trace historic sites like Belmont Hall and Smyrna Landing alongside rural landmarks such as Brick Store and Deakyneville.

  18. 2011 Map of Clayton, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Clayton, 2011 Print
    2011 Clayton
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Kent County countryside near the Maryland border is documented here at the start of the 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through several landmarks, including Ebenezer Cemetery, Delaney Corner, and the rural community of Blackiston.

  19. 2014 Map of Smyrna, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Smyrna, 2014 Print
    2014 Smyrna
    2014 Print · USGS
    Smyrna and the Kent-New Castle borderlands are shown here in the mid-2010s, capturing a landscape of historic river landings and modern residential growth. Researchers can trace local genealogy and land use across sites like Brick Store, Deakyneville, and Smyrna Landing.

  20. 2014 Map of Clayton, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Clayton, 2014 Print
    2014 Clayton
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Delaware-Maryland border region near the New Castle and Kent County line comes into focus in this study of the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family roots through numerous local burial grounds like Blackiston Cem and Delaney Cem or locate old crossroads such as Holletts Corners.

  21. 2016 Map of Clayton, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Clayton, 2016 Print
    2016 Clayton
    2016 Print · USGS
    Delaware's agricultural heartland is documented here in the late twenty-tens as modern aviation meets traditional farming across the Delmarva Peninsula. Researchers can trace rural lineages through family and community landmarks like Salem Cem, Blackiston, and Holletts Corners.

  22. 2016 Map of Smyrna, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Smyrna, 2016 Print
    2016 Smyrna
    2016 Print · USGS
    Smyrna and Clayton are shown in high detail during the mid-2010s, capturing the balance between historic town centers and the surrounding marshland. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Smyrna Landing, the Smyrna Airport, and rural junctions at Dutch Neck Crossroads.

  23. 2019 Map of Clayton, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Clayton, 2019 Print
    2019 Clayton
    2019 Print · USGS
    Smyrna and Clayton appear at a modern crossroads in 2019, where the Kent and New Castle county lines meet. Researchers can trace rural lineages through family-named landmarks like the Foreman-Massey Cem or explore the rural layout of Holletts Corners.

  24. 2019 Map of Smyrna, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Smyrna, 2019 Print
    2019 Smyrna
    2019 Print · USGS
    Smyrna and the surrounding coastal marshlands are captured in detail during this late twenty-first-century period. Researchers can trace family-named necks and rural intersections like Dutch Neck Crossroads, Spruances Neck, and the historic settlement at Deakyneville.

  25. 2023 Map of Clayton, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Clayton, 2023 Print
    2023 Clayton
    2023 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of New Castle and Kent Counties come into focus in this recent survey of the central Delmarva Peninsula. Researchers can trace rural lineages through sites like Blackiston Cem and Delaney Cem or explore the drainage of Blackbird Creek.

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