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Old Maps of Wilmington, Delaware for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Wilmington with 34 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Wilmington has changed over the decades.

Wilmington, DE maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Salem
    1890 Map of Salem
    1890 Salem
    1890 Print · USGS
    South Jersey at the height of the Victorian era is captured here, showing the dense network of rail lines and creek-side landings. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Avis Mills, Hancock's Bridge, and Sharptown.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1898 Map of Salem
    1898 Map of Salem
    1898 Salem
    1898 Print · USGS
    Southwestern New Jersey at the close of the nineteenth century shows a complex web of rural river settlements and early rail junctions. Trace the paths of the West Jersey and Seashore railroad and locate historical sites like Berry Chapel or Avis Mills.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1901 Map of Camden
    1901 Map of Camden
    1901 Camden
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River valley at the turn of the century shows a bustling corridor of early industrial growth and established mill towns. Researchers can trace the heritage of local industry at Sycamore Mills or locate early settlements like Penns Grove and Village Green.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 1941 Map of Salem
    1941 Map of Salem
    1941 Salem
    1941 Print · USGS
    Salem County and the Delaware River waterfront appear here in the early 1940s, just as industrial and wartime infrastructure began to reshape the landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through old landmarks like Porches Mill, Yorktown PO, and the Wilmington Ferry route.
  28. 1942 Map of Camden
    1942 Map of Camden
    1942 Camden
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Philadelphia and Camden metropolitan corridor is captured here at the height of the Second World War. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Reading R.R. and locate communities from Swedesboro to Merchantville.
  31. 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.
  34. 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
  37. 1948 Map of Salem
    1948 Map of Salem
    1948 Salem
    1948 Print · USGS
    South Jersey at the dawn of the atomic age is a landscape of thriving mill towns and vital river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines or locate family sites near Russels Mill and Hancocks Bridge.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1948 Map of Wilmington South, 1952 Print
    1948 Map of Wilmington South, 1952 Print
    1948 Wilmington South
    1952 Print · USGS
    Wilmington and New Castle were thriving centers of industry and aviation just after the war as suburban neighborhoods rapidly expanded. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Silverbrook Cemetery, the New Castle County Airport, and the Marine Terminal along the Christina River.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1951 Map of Penns Grove
    1951 Map of Penns Grove
    1951 Penns Grove
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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
  46. 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
  49. 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.
  52. 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
  55. 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
  58. 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
  61. 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
  64. 1967 Map of Penns Grove, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Penns Grove, 1969 Print
    1967 Penns Grove
    1969 Print · USGS
    The riverfront of Salem County is captured here in the late sixties as industrial hubs and suburban manors expanded alongside the historic Delaware. Trace family roots at Perkintown Cem, the St James Ch, or the small settlement of Marshalltown.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1967 Map of Wilmington South, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Wilmington South, 1969 Print
    1967 Wilmington South
    1969 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor between Wilmington and New Castle is captured here during a period of intense suburban growth. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like Gracelawn Mem Park (Cemetery), Wm Penn High Sch, and the Air National Guard base.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 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
  73. 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
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