1960s Maps of Sussex County, Delaware

Explore 6 historic maps of Sussex County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Sussex County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, 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 Sussex County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Sussex County, DE maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Ocean City
    1961 Map of Ocean City
    1961 Ocean City
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Maryland and Delaware coastlines come alive in this mid-century survey of the barrier islands and quiet inland towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Ocean City and Berlin, or locate vanished rail stops along the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore RR.

  2. 1961 Map of Salisbury
    1961 Map of Salisbury
    1961 Salisbury
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula comes into focus in the early sixties, showing the vital road and rail networks connecting the Chesapeake to the Atlantic. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landings and coastal landmarks from Crisfield to the Brandywine Shoal Lighthouse.

  3. 1965 Map of Salisbury
    1965 Map of Salisbury
    1965 Salisbury
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula in the mid-1960s is depicted here as a landscape of coastal defenses and maritime hubs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of bayside towns like Crisfield and the tactical positioning of the Fort Miles Military Reservation and Cape May Naval Air Station.

  4. 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

  5. 1967 Map of Selbyville, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Selbyville, 1969 Print
    1967 Selbyville
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Delaware-Maryland border region near Selbyville comes to life in the late 1960s, showing a landscape of rail-linked towns and tidal creeks. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Old St Martins Ch, Showell Sch, and the Wilgus Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1967 Map of Assawoman Bay, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Assawoman Bay, 1969 Print
    1967 Assawoman Bay
    1969 Print · USGS
    The coastal border of Delaware and Maryland is captured here in the late sixties as vacation communities began to expand. Genealogists and historians can trace old landings like Sassafras Landing, the historic Fenwick Island Lighthouse, and the Sound Ch.
    4 unique versions available

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