1940s Maps of Thorntown, Delaware
Explore 2 historic maps of Thorntown from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.
Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Thorntown's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.
- Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
- See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
- Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
- View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.
Start exploring Thorntown's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
Thorntown, DE maps
(2)- 1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
1946 Wilmington1948 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1948 Map of Delaware City, 1965 Print
1948 Delaware City1965 Print · USGSThe Delaware River shoreline at mid-century is defined by its military fortifications and heavy maritime traffic between Delaware and New Jersey. Trace historic sites like Fort Delaware, the Quarantine Station on Reedy Island, and the Finns Point National Cemetery near the canal.5 unique versions available
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