1944 Map of Cape Henlopen
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1944 Map of Cape Henlopen

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Cape Henlopen stands at the critical junction where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, a maritime landscape dominated by protective infrastructure and shifting sands. Compiled during the Second World War by the War Department and Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, this map details the strategic shoreline of Sussex County. The town of Lewes serves as the inland hub, connected by the Pennsylvania railroad line, while the coast is marked by the Cape Henlopen Light, multiple Coast Guard Sta locations, and the defensive Breakwater Harbor.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1944
Date Published1944
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.8 x 21.7 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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CopyrightPublic Domain