Old Maps of Talley Brook, Delaware for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Talley Brook. 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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Talley Brook, DE maps

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  1. 1901 Map of West Chester, 1958 Print
    1901 Map of West Chester, 1958 Print
    1901 West Chester
    1958 Print · USGS
    Settled hills and river valleys between Pennsylvania and Delaware are captured here in the early twentieth century. Trace the industrial landscape from West Chester down to Wilmington, finding landmarks like the Henry Clay Factory and Dutton Mill.

  2. 1904 Map of West Chester
    1904 Map of West Chester
    1904 West Chester
    1904 Print · USGS
    Chester County at the dawn of the 1900s reveals a thriving network of rail-connected villages and early industrial sites along the Brandywine Creek. Researchers can trace old family lands near Dutton Mill, the House of Refuge, and the vanished stops of the West Chester Br. railroad.
    8 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of West Chester
    1943 Map of West Chester
    1943 West Chester
    1943 Print · USGS
    Chester County during the early years of the war shows a landscape of established borough centers and winding creek valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river network through West Chester, Brandywine Creek, and early industrial sites like Dutton Mill.

  4. 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

  5. 1954 Map of Wilmington North, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Wilmington North, 1956 Print
    1954 Wilmington North
    1956 Print · USGS
    Northern Delaware and the Pennsylvania borderlands appear here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the legendary estates and facilities of the Du Pont family. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Fairfax and Centerville or locate landmarks like Guyencourt and the Alfred I Du Pont Institute.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 1967 Map of Wilmington North, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Wilmington North, 1969 Print
    1967 Wilmington North
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northern Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania show a mix of suburban growth and preserved estates during the late sixties. Trace family history at Chesed Shel emeth Cem or locate old rail junctions like Chadds Ford Junction and Cossart.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 1993 Map of Wilmington North
    1993 Map of Wilmington North
    1993 Wilmington North
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Brandywine Valley at the start of the 1990s reveals a sophisticated mix of colonial heritage and modern corporate-industrial campuses. Genealogists and historians can trace established neighborhoods like Westover Hills and landmarks such as the Quaker Meeting House or Hagley Museum.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1997 Map of Wilmington North, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Wilmington North, 2000 Print
    1997 Wilmington North
    2000 Print · USGS
    The Brandywine Valley at the end of the century shows a sophisticated landscape of historic estates and educational institutions. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Brandywine Battlefield State Park or locate family sites near Silverbrook Cemetery and Chadds Ford.

  15. 2023 Map of Wilmington North, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Wilmington North, 2023 Print
    2023 Wilmington North
    2023 Print · USGS
    Northern Delaware and the Pennsylvania borderlands appear here as a landscape of historic estates and modern suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can trace significant family and religious sites like the Du Pont de Nemours Cem and the Grace Episcopal Church.

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