Old Maps of Newark, Maryland for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Newark with 14 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 Newark has changed over the decades.


Newark, MD maps

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  1. 1898 Map of Elkton
    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.

  2. 1900 Map of Elkton
    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.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1917 Map of Elkton
    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.

  4. 1942 Map of Elkton
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of Newark West, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Newark West, 1954 Print
    1953 Newark West
    1954 Print · USGS
    The tristate borderlands of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware appear here in the early fifties as the University of Delaware and Newark began their modern expansion. Local historians can trace the Mason and Dixon Line across the landscape, past historic sites like Welsh Tract Ch Cem and Elk Mills.
    6 unique versions available

  7. 1955 Map of Wilmington
    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.

  8. 1957 Map of Wilmington
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1959 Map of Wilmington
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 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

  11. 1972 Map of Wilmington, 1976 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1984 Map of Wilmington, 1986 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1992 Map of Newark West, 1993 Print
    1992 Map of Newark West, 1993 Print
    1992 Newark West
    1993 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania are shown in the early nineties, centered on the equestrian landscapes of Fair Hill. Trace family roots at the Welsh Tract Ch or locate the Fair Hill Training Center and Elk Mills.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 2023 Map of Newark West, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Newark West, 2023 Print
    2023 Newark West
    2023 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania is documented here in the early twenty-first century as it balances academic expansion and deep colonial history. Researchers can trace ancestral sites at the Old Welsh Tract Baptist Church Cem or explore the industrial roots of Elk Mills and Nonatum Mills.

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