Old Maps of Omar, Delaware for Hiking & Exploration

1. 1918 Map of Rehoboth

   

   1918 Rehoboth

   1918 Print · USGS

   Coastal Sussex County is seen here at the close of the Great War, when small farming villages still outnumbered beach resorts. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Trinity Church, Eldorado School, and the Grange Hall.

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4. 1938 Map of Rehoboth, 1958 Print

   

   1938 Rehoboth

   1958 Print · USGS

   Coastal Sussex County comes alive in the late 1930s, showcasing the early resort development of Rehoboth and Bethany Beach. Genealogists can trace rural family life through a dense network of country schoolhouses like Antioch Sch and Roxana Sch.

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7. 1944 Map of Rehoboth

   

   1944 Rehoboth

   1944 Print · USGS

   Sussex County’s Atlantic coast was a network of tidal bays and rural school districts during the mid-forties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Mary Martin Sch, the Rehoboth Beach Airport, and the Assawoman Canal.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 1948 Map of Frankford

    

    1948 Frankford

    1948 Print · USGS

    Coastal Delaware's riverside life and rail-connected towns are captured here in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through landmarks like Old Baltimore Mill, St Georges Church, and the John M Clayton School.

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19. 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.

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22. 1955 Map of Frankford, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Frankford

    1956 Print · USGS

    Coastal Sussex County in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of tidal necks, railroad towns, and early bayside resorts. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and institutions like Antioch Ch, the John M Clayton Sch, and the historic Prince George Chapel.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 1980 Map of Frankford, 1982 Print

    

    1980 Frankford

    1982 Print · USGS

    Sussex County coastal wetlands and agricultural fields are captured in this early 1980s infrared survey. Local researchers can trace the shorelines of Indian River Bay and locate the historic settlements of Dagsboro, Frankford, and Oak Orchard.

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37. 1984 Map of Frankford

    

    1984 Frankford

    1984 Print · USGS

    In the 1980s, the Sussex County coast shows a blend of historic farmsteads and burgeoning bayfront communities. Genealogists and historians can trace local roots through landmarks like Prince George Chapel, Carey Cem, and the Nanticoke Indian Center.

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40. 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.

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43. 2023 Map of Frankford, 2023 Print

    

    2023 Frankford

    2023 Print · USGS

    Coastal Sussex County is seen here in recent detail, where the waters of the Indian River Bay meet the inland towns. Genealogists can locate long-standing community centers like the Antioch African Methodist Episcopal Church and the Saint Georges Cem.

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