Old Maps of Dans, Maryland for Hiking & Exploration

1. 1898 Map of Elkton

   

   1898 Elkton

   1898 Print · USGS

   Maryland's Upper Chesapeake shoreline and the Pennsylvania borderlands come alive in this survey of late-Victorian Cecil County. Genealogists and historians can trace the early waterfront at Elkton Landing, find the Pivot Bridge on the canal, and locate vanished rail stops at Singerly and Bacon Hill.

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4. 1900 Map of Elkton

   

   1900 Elkton

   1900 Print · USGS

   Maryland's tidewater and rail corridors meet at the turn of the century in this detailed survey of Cecil County. Genealogists can trace family roots through old settlements like McClellandville and Singerly or locate ancestors near the Pivot Bridge.

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7. 1917 Map of Elkton

   

   1917 Elkton

   1917 Print · USGS

   Northern Cecil County and the Delaware borderlands appear here in the era of rail and canal dominance. Genealogists can trace family names across Back Creek Neck or locate early settlements like Lewisville and Mechanic Valley.

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10. 1942 Map of Elkton

    

    1942 Elkton

    1942 Print · USGS

    Elkton and the tristate borderlands of Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania are captured here just before the mid-century expansion. Genealogists can trace family names and landmarks like Old Frenchtown Wharf, St Johns Ch, and the historic Tangent Stone.

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13. 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.

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16. 1953 Map of Elkton, 1954 Print

    

    1953 Elkton

    1954 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Cecil County is defined by the vital shipping corridors and rail lines connecting the Chesapeake and Delaware bays. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Gilpin Cem, rural landmarks such as Jones Chapel, and the industrial wharf at Old Frenchtown Wharf.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 1992 Map of Elkton, 1993 Print

    

    1992 Elkton

    1993 Print · USGS

    Maryland and Delaware meet along this corridor in the early nineties as suburban expansion reaches the historic Cecil County seat. Genealogists can trace family names and sites from Gilpin Cem and Crouch Chapel to the industrial legacy of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal.

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40. 2023 Map of Elkton, 2023 Print

    

    2023 Elkton

    2023 Print · USGS

    The Maryland-Delaware borderlands come to life in this contemporary study of the busy corridor between Elkton and the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like the Saint Thomas African Union Methodist Protestant Church Cem or the industrial waters of Elkton Landing.

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