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2016 Map of Cape Henlopen

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Cape Henlopen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Cape Henlopen forms the strategic vertex where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, a landscape shaped by coastal navigation and maritime heritage. The historic town of Lewes sits at the base of the cape, serving as the western terminal for the Lewes - Cape May Ferry, which bridges the maritime boundary between Delaware and New Jersey. The terrain reveals the delicate balance of the Delmarva Peninsula, from the shifting dunes of Sand Hill and Flat Sands to the sheltered waters of Breakwater Harbor and the Harbor of Refuge.

Further south, the map details the northern reaches of Rehoboth Beach and the ecologically distinct areas of Wolfe Glade and Gordon Pond. The presence of the Intracoastal Waterway and offshore features like Hen and Chickens Shoal and The Shears highlights the ongoing importance of this shoreline for transit and safety. Local landmarks like Gills Neck and Wolfe Neck provide grounded reference points for understanding the residential and natural development of Sussex County during this era.