Old Maps of Manor Park, Delaware for Genealogy

1. 1904 Map of Wilmington, 1961 Print

   

   1904 Wilmington

   1961 Print · USGS

   Delaware’s coastal industrial corridor and river defenses are captured here at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace old transit lines like the Maryland and Delaware Electric RR or locate landmarks such as Fort Delaware and Coochs Bridge.

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4. 1906 Map of Wilmington

   

   1906 Wilmington

   1906 Print · USGS

   The industrial waterfronts and rail hubs of northern Delaware thrive in the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace the path of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, find the strategic Fort Delaware, and locate old settlements like Coochs Bridge and St Georges.

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7. 1919 Map of Wilmington

   

   1919 Wilmington

   1919 Print · USGS

   Northern Delaware and the river corridor are mapped at the close of the Great War, highlighting strategic coastal defenses and rail hubs. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like Coochs Bridge, Corner Ketch, and the defensive works at Fort Delaware.

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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. 1948 Map of Wilmington South, 1952 Print

    

    1948 Wilmington South

    1952 Print · USGS

    Wilmington and New Castle were thriving centers of industry and aviation just after the war as suburban neighborhoods rapidly expanded. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Silverbrook Cemetery, the New Castle County Airport, and the Marine Terminal along the Christina 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. 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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22. 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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25. 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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28. 1967 Map of Wilmington South, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Wilmington South

    1969 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor between Wilmington and New Castle is captured here during a period of intense suburban growth. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like Gracelawn Mem Park (Cemetery), Wm Penn High Sch, and the Air National Guard base.

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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 Wilmington, 1986 Print

    

    1984 Wilmington

    1986 Print · USGS

    The Delaware Valley in the mid-eighties was a powerhouse of transit and industry where Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland meet. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of SEPTA and PATCO or locate historic sites like Fort Delaware State Park and Valley Forge State Forest.

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37. 1993 Map of Wilmington South

    

    1993 Wilmington South

    1993 Print · USGS

    The Delaware riverfront at Wilmington and New Castle is shown in the early nineties as a bustling network of ports, rail lines, and suburban growth. Genealogists and local researchers can trace legacy neighborhoods like Dobbinsville, identify historic sites such as Glebe Cem, and locate long-standing institutions like Conrad High Sch.

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40. 1997 Map of Wilmington South, 2000 Print

    

    1997 Wilmington South

    2000 Print · USGS

    The industrial waterfront and growing suburbs south of Wilmington are captured here in the late 1990s as the region's transport network matured. Researchers can trace local landmarks from St Elizabeths Ch and Silverbrook Cem to the busy New Castle County Airport.

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43. 2023 Map of Wilmington South, 2023 Print

    

    2023 Wilmington South

    2023 Print · USGS

    Wilmington and New Castle are shown in high detail during the early 2020s, highlighting the dense urban and industrial layers of Northern Delaware. Researchers can trace deep family roots at Old Swedes Churchyard Cem, Cathedral Cem, and Glebe Cem.

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