1954 Map of Bethany Beach
USGS Topo · Published 1982About this map
Bethany Beach and the neighboring settlements of Ocean View and Millville anchor this coastal survey, which highlights the area's development through the mid-20th century. The intricate shoreline of the Indian River Bay and White Creek is defined by family-named landmarks like Murry Landing and Quillens Pt, illustrating a landscape deeply tied to the water. The Assawoman Canal cuts through the lowlands, providing a critical waterway link behind the barrier islands where Sussex Shores and South Bethany were beginning to take shape. Inland, the map captures essential community hubs such as the Lord Baltimore High Sch and the Banks Cem, while the extensive Salt Marsh and Broken Marshes to the north reflect the persistent natural character of the Sussex County coast before intensive modern expansion altered these tidal ecosystems.
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Editions of this 1954 Bethany Beach Map
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1943 Bethany Beach
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1948 Bethany Beach
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