1950s Maps of Wilmington, Delaware
Explore 5 historic maps of Wilmington from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Wilmington's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Wilmington's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.
Wilmington, DE maps
(5)- 1951 Map of Penns Grove
1951 Penns Grove1951 Print · USGSCoastal Salem County is seen here in the early fifties, showing a bustling riverfront economy and deep-rooted rural interior. Trace the Reading Seashore Lines to Friendship Sta or locate family sites near Haines Neck Ch and Biddles Landing.2 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Wilmington North, 1956 Print
1954 Wilmington North1956 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1955 Map of Wilmington
1955 Wilmington1955 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1957 Map of Wilmington
1957 Wilmington1957 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1959 Map of Wilmington
1959 Wilmington1959 Print · USGSThe 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
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