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1954 Map of Bethany Beach

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Bethany Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Bethany Beach and its neighboring seaside communities of Sussex Shores and South Bethany are shown here during a period of mid-century coastal growth. The landscape is defined by the narrow strip of Sand Dunes separating the Atlantic from protected inland waters like Salt Pond and Fresh Pond. The Assowoman Canal cuts through the marshes, providing a vital navigational link between Indian River Bay and the southern reaches of Assowoman Bay.

Further inland, the established towns of Millville and Ocean View serve as hubs for the local population, with the Lord Baltimore High Sch centrally located. The presence of the U S Military Reservation (Fort Miles) and Camp Barnes reflects the area's strategic and recreational significance. Numerous family-named landmarks such as Quillens Pt, Walter Point, and Derrickson Point trace the ownership history along the jagged shorelines of White Creek.