Historical Maps of Sussex County, Delaware

What stories do these 131 old maps tell about Sussex County'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 Sussex County's history through maps:

  • Trace Sussex County'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.
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  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
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Begin your journey into Sussex County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Sussex County, DE maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Maurice Cove
    1890 Map of Maurice Cove
    1890 Maurice Cove
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Maurice River Township, Commercial Township, and other nearby areas

  2. 1891 Map of Maurice Cove
    1891 Map of Maurice Cove
    1891 Maurice Cove
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Maurice River Township, Commercial Township, and other nearby areas

  3. 1899 Map of Vineland
    1899 Map of Vineland
    1899 Vineland
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Vineland, Dover, and other nearby areas

  4. 1901 Map of Salisbury
    1901 Map of Salisbury
    1901 Salisbury
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Salisbury, Fruitland, and other nearby areas

  5. 1901 Map of Ocean City
    1901 Map of Ocean City
    1901 Ocean City
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Ocean Pines, Ocean City, and other nearby areas

  6. 1902 Map of Pittsville
    1902 Map of Pittsville
    1902 Pittsville
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Selbyville, Pittsville, and other nearby areas

  7. 1915 Map of Seaford
    1915 Map of Seaford
    1915 Seaford
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Seaford, Laurel, and other nearby areas

  8. 1917 Map of Millsboro
    1917 Map of Millsboro
    1917 Millsboro
    1917 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Georgetown, Millsboro, and other nearby areas

  9. 1918 Map of Cedar Creek
    1918 Map of Cedar Creek
    1918 Cedar Creek
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Milford, Milton, and other nearby areas

  10. 1918 Map of Harrington
    1918 Map of Harrington
    1918 Harrington
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Harrington, Bridgeville, and other nearby areas

  11. 1918 Map of Rehoboth
    1918 Map of Rehoboth
    1918 Rehoboth
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Rehoboth Beach, Ocean View, and other nearby areas

  12. 1918 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1918 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1918 Cape Henlopen
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Lewes, Overbrook Shores, and other nearby areas

  13. 1919 Map of Cedar Creek
    1919 Map of Cedar Creek
    1919 Cedar Creek
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Milford, Milton, and other nearby areas

  14. 1919 Map of Vineland, 1921 Print
    1919 Map of Vineland, 1921 Print
    1919 Vineland
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Vineland, Dover, and other nearby areas

  15. 1937 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1937 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1937 Cape Henlopen
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Lewes, Overbrook Shores, and other nearby areas

  16. 1938 Map of Cedar Creek
    1938 Map of Cedar Creek
    1938 Cedar Creek
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Milford, Milton, and other nearby areas

  17. 1938 Map of Millsboro, 1945 Print
    1938 Map of Millsboro, 1945 Print
    1938 Millsboro
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Georgetown, Millsboro, and other nearby areas

  18. 1938 Map of Rehoboth, 1958 Print
    1938 Map of Rehoboth, 1958 Print
    1938 Rehoboth
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Rehoboth Beach, Ocean View, and other nearby areas

  19. 1941 Map of Port Norris
    1941 Map of Port Norris
    1941 Port Norris
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Maurice River Township, Commercial Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 1942 Map of Ocean City
    1942 Map of Ocean City
    1942 Ocean City
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Ocean Pines, Ocean City, and other nearby areas

  21. 1942 Map of Hebron, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Hebron, 1962 Print
    1942 Hebron
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Salisbury, Hebron, and other nearby areas

  22. 1942 Map of Whaleysville, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Whaleysville, 1962 Print
    1942 Whaleysville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Selbyville, Willards, and other nearby areas

  23. 1942 Map of Delmar, 1983 Print
    1942 Map of Delmar, 1983 Print
    1942 Delmar
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Salisbury, Delmar, and other nearby areas

  24. 1942 Map of Pittsville, 1983 Print
    1942 Map of Pittsville, 1983 Print
    1942 Pittsville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Pittsville, Parsonsburg, and other nearby areas

  25. 1943 Map of Selbyville
    1943 Map of Selbyville
    1943 Selbyville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Sussex County, including Ocean Pines, Selbyville, and other nearby areas

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