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Old Maps of Newark, Delaware for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 28 historic maps of Newark. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Newark, DE maps

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  1. 1898 Map of Elkton
    1898 Map of Elkton
    1898 Elkton
    1898 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Upper Chesapeake shoreline and the Pennsylvania borderlands come alive in this survey of late-Victorian Cecil County. Genealogists and historians can trace the early waterfront at Elkton Landing, find the Pivot Bridge on the canal, and locate vanished rail stops at Singerly and Bacon Hill.
  4. 1900 Map of Elkton
    1900 Map of Elkton
    1900 Elkton
    1900 Print · USGS
    Maryland's tidewater and rail corridors meet at the turn of the century in this detailed survey of Cecil County. Genealogists can trace family roots through old settlements like McClellandville and Singerly or locate ancestors near the Pivot Bridge.
    7 unique versions available
  7. 1904 Map of Wilmington, 1961 Print
    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.
  10. 1906 Map of Wilmington
    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.
    7 unique versions available
  13. 1917 Map of Elkton
    1917 Map of Elkton
    1917 Elkton
    1917 Print · USGS
    Northern Cecil County and the Delaware borderlands appear here in the era of rail and canal dominance. Genealogists can trace family names across Back Creek Neck or locate early settlements like Lewisville and Mechanic Valley.
  16. 1919 Map of Wilmington
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1942 Map of Elkton
    1942 Map of Elkton
    1942 Elkton
    1942 Print · USGS
    Elkton and the tristate borderlands of Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania are captured here just before the mid-century expansion. Genealogists can trace family names and landmarks like Old Frenchtown Wharf, St Johns Ch, and the historic Tangent Stone.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 1953 Map of Newark West, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Newark West, 1954 Print
    1953 Newark West
    1954 Print · USGS
    The tristate borderlands of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware appear here in the early fifties as the University of Delaware and Newark began their modern expansion. Local historians can trace the Mason and Dixon Line across the landscape, past historic sites like Welsh Tract Ch Cem and Elk Mills.
    6 unique versions available
  28. 1953 Map of Newark East, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Newark East, 1955 Print
    1953 Newark East
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century New Castle County shows a landscape of burgeoning suburbs and deep-rooted industrial corridors. Researchers can locate family landmarks at Coochs Bridge, St James Ch, and the Delaware Park Race Track.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 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.
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 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
  46. 1984 Map of Wilmington, 1986 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1992 Map of Newark West, 1993 Print
    1992 Map of Newark West, 1993 Print
    1992 Newark West
    1993 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania are shown in the early nineties, centered on the equestrian landscapes of Fair Hill. Trace family roots at the Welsh Tract Ch or locate the Fair Hill Training Center and Elk Mills.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1993 Map of Newark East
    1993 Map of Newark East
    1993 Newark East
    1993 Print · USGS
    Newark and the surrounding Delaware suburbs are captured here in the early nineties as modern residential life integrates with historic transport corridors. Researchers can locate community anchors like Delaware Park, All Saints Cemetery, and Goldey Beacom College.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 2011 Map of Newark East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Newark East, 2011 Print
    2011 Newark East
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Newark, including Elmwood, Old Mill Manor, and other nearby areas
  58. 2011 Map of Newark West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Newark West, 2011 Print
    2011 Newark West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Newark, including Elkton, New London Township, and other nearby areas
  61. 2014 Map of Newark West, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Newark West, 2014 Print
    2014 Newark West
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Newark, including Elkton, New London Township, and other nearby areas
  64. 2014 Map of Newark East, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Newark East, 2014 Print
    2014 Newark East
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Newark, including Elmwood, Old Mill Manor, and other nearby areas
  67. 2016 Map of Newark West, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Newark West, 2016 Print
    2016 Newark West
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Newark, including Elkton, New London Township, and other nearby areas
  70. 2016 Map of Newark East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Newark East, 2016 Print
    2016 Newark East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Newark, including Elmwood, Old Mill Manor, and other nearby areas
  73. 2019 Map of Newark West, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Newark West, 2019 Print
    2019 Newark West
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Newark, including Elkton, New London Township, and other nearby areas
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