Historical Maps of Wilmington, Delaware

What stories do these 74 old maps tell about Wilmington's past? From 1890 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Wilmington's history through maps:

  • Trace Wilmington's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Wilmington's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Wilmington, DE maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Salem
    1890 Map of Salem
    1890 Salem
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Pennsville Township, Carneys Point Township, and other nearby areas

  2. 1890 Map of Salem, 1895 Print
    1890 Map of Salem, 1895 Print
    1890 Salem
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Pennsville Township, Carneys Point Township, and other nearby areas

  3. 1898 Map of Salem
    1898 Map of Salem
    1898 Salem
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Pennsville Township, Carneys Point Township, and other nearby areas

  4. 1898 Map of Salem, 1903 Print
    1898 Map of Salem, 1903 Print
    1898 Salem
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Pennsville Township, Carneys Point Township, and other nearby areas

  5. 1898 Map of Salem, 1911 Print
    1898 Map of Salem, 1911 Print
    1898 Salem
    1911 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Pennsville Township, Carneys Point Township, and other nearby areas

  6. 1898 Map of Salem, 1911 Print
    1898 Map of Salem, 1911 Print
    1898 Salem
    1911 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Pennsville Township, Carneys Point Township, and other nearby areas

  7. 1898 Map of Salem, 1921 Print
    1898 Map of Salem, 1921 Print
    1898 Salem
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Pennsville Township, Carneys Point Township, and other nearby areas

  8. 1898 Map of Salem, 1921 Print
    1898 Map of Salem, 1921 Print
    1898 Salem
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Pennsville Township, Carneys Point Township, and other nearby areas

  9. 1901 Map of Camden
    1901 Map of Camden
    1901 Camden
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas

  10. 1901 Map of Camden, 1910 Print
    1901 Map of Camden, 1910 Print
    1901 Camden
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas

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