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Old Maps of Lewes, Delaware for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Lewes with 30 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 Lewes has changed over the decades.

Lewes, DE maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1918 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1918 Cape Henlopen
    1918 Print · USGS
    Coastal Sussex County is seen here at a pivotal maritime moment, as the bustling port at Lewes manages the traffic of the Delaware Bay. Researchers can trace early twentieth-century rail lines, the historic Cape Henlopen Light, and local landmarks like West Hill School.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1937 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1937 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1937 Cape Henlopen
    1937 Print · USGS
    The Delaware coastline near Cape Henlopen comes alive in the early twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by maritime safety and rail transport. Trace the routes of the Pennsylvania RR to settlements like Lewes or locate landmarks such as the West Hill School and Cape Henlopen Light.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1944 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1944 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1944 Cape Henlopen
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Delaware coastline at the height of the war shows a strategic landscape of maritime defense and industrial fishing. Trace the military fortifications of Fort Miles Military Reservation, the docks of Consolidated Fisheries, and the old Abandoned LH near Lewes.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1944 Map of Lewes
    1944 Map of Lewes
    1944 Lewes
    1944 Print · USGS
    The maritime landscape of the Delaware Bay shore comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Lewes area. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named crossroads and rural landmarks such as Whites Chapel, Pilottown, and the Pennsylvania railroad line.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1944 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1944 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1944 Cape Henlopen
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Delaware during the mid-forties reveals a landscape of vital maritime defense and rural crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace the Pennsylvania rail line through Lewes and locate landmarks like the West Hill Sch and Coast Guard Sta.
  16. 1946 Map of Salisbury, 1948 Print
    1946 Map of Salisbury, 1948 Print
    1946 Salisbury
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula in the late nineteen-forties shows a landscape defined by its deep river arteries and emerging coastal defenses. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like Federalsburg or locate maritime landmarks such as the Ocean City Seaplane Base and Fort Miles Military Reservation.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1947 Map of Salisbury, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Salisbury, 1948 Print
    1947 Salisbury
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula in the late forties reveals a coastal landscape of maritime defense and growing seaside towns. Trace the post-war footprint of Salisbury, the strategic Fort Miles Military Reservation, and the Ocean City Seaplane Base.
  22. 1948 Map of Salisbury, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Salisbury, 1951 Print
    1948 Salisbury
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula in the late 1940s is shown here as a busy network of rail-towns and coastal outposts. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Pennsylvania Railroad through inland hubs like Georgetown or the maritime reaches of Crisfield and Cape May.
  25. 1954 Map of Lewes, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Lewes, 1956 Print
    1954 Lewes
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Delaware coast during the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of marsh landings, barrier beaches, and strategic defenses. Researchers can trace the Pennsylvania rail line past Nassau or locate old rural congregations at Burtons Chapel and Whites Chapel.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1954 Map of Cape Henlopen, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Cape Henlopen, 1956 Print
    1954 Cape Henlopen
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Delaware in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of maritime defense and navigation at the mouth of the bay. Researchers can trace the sprawling Fort Miles, the rail lines of the Pennsylvania, and the historic waterfront at Lewes.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1957 Map of Salisbury
    1957 Map of Salisbury
    1957 Salisbury
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of coastal defenses and rail-driven commerce. Researchers can trace the Pennsylvania railroad lines or locate historic landmarks like the Fenwick Island Lighthouse and St Martin church.
  34. 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.
  37. 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.
  40. 1980 Map of Cape Henlopen, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Cape Henlopen, 1982 Print
    1980 Cape Henlopen
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Sussex County coast comes alive in this 1980s color infrared survey, showing the transition from bay to ocean. Trace the shifting sands of Cape Henlopen and the early layout of Lewes during this era of coastal change.
  43. 1980 Map of Lewes, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Lewes, 1982 Print
    1980 Lewes
    1982 Print · USGS
    Sussex County's shoreline and coastal marshes appear in vivid infrared detail in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Lewes Beach and identify landmarks like Red Mill Pond and the Broadkill River.
  46. 1984 Map of Lewes
    1984 Map of Lewes
    1984 Lewes
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Sussex County coast in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of protected wetlands and maritime industry. Genealogists can trace family names at Whites Chapel or Henlopen Memorial Park, while explorers find old landings like Hazzard Landing.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1984 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1984 Map of Cape Henlopen
    1984 Cape Henlopen
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Delaware coastline in the mid-1980s reveals a strategic landscape of naval reservations and maritime heritage near the mouth of the bay. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Lewes and explore coastal features like Gordons Pond and the Harbor of Refuge.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1984 Map of Seaford, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Seaford, 1986 Print
    1984 Seaford
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal Delaware and the Maryland borderlands are captured here in the mid-eighties as modern tourism and traditional agriculture coexist. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river routes through Seaford, explore inland millponds like Chipman Pond, or study the shoreline at Cape Henlopen.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1997 Map of Cape Henlopen, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Cape Henlopen, 2000 Print
    1997 Cape Henlopen
    2000 Print · USGS
    Coastal Delaware at the close of the millennium reveals a landscape of maritime safety and preserved shoreline. Trace the shifting sands of Cape Henlopen and find navigational landmarks like the Harbor of Refuge and Hen and Chickens Shoal.
  58. 1997 Map of Lewes, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Lewes, 2000 Print
    1997 Lewes
    2000 Print · USGS
    Coastal Sussex County is seen in the late nineties, showcasing the intersection of the maritime economy and residential growth. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and burial sites like Whites Chapel, George Cem, and Friendship Ch.
  61. 2011 Map of Lewes, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lewes, 2011 Print
    2011 Lewes
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Lewes, including Black Hog Landing, Primehook Beach, and other nearby areas
  64. 2011 Map of Cape Henlopen, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Cape Henlopen, 2011 Print
    2011 Cape Henlopen
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Lewes, including Sussex County, Cape May County, and other nearby areas
  67. 2014 Map of Lewes, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Lewes, 2014 Print
    2014 Lewes
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Lewes, including Black Hog Landing, Primehook Beach, and other nearby areas
  70. 2014 Map of Cape Henlopen, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Cape Henlopen, 2014 Print
    2014 Cape Henlopen
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Lewes, including Sussex County, Cape May County, and other nearby areas
  73. 2016 Map of Cape Henlopen, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Cape Henlopen, 2016 Print
    2016 Cape Henlopen
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Lewes, including Sussex County, Cape May County, and other nearby areas
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