1951 Map of Delaware City
USGS Topo · Published 1951About this map
The Delaware River serves as the dominant artery of this coastal landscape, separating New Castle County from Salem County. Military and maritime history converge at Pea Patch Island, where the pentagonal masonry of Fort Delaware stands guard over the shipping lanes. On the New Jersey shore, Fort Mott State Park and the nearby Finns Point National Cemetery mark a legacy of coastal defense and remembrance. The mid-century shoreline is shaped by the massive infrastructure of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, which cuts inland just south of Delaware City. To the south, the riverfront is characterized by low-lying wetlands such as Abbots Meadow and Artificial Island, punctuated by small riverside settlements like Port Penn and the river-facing retreats at Oakwood Beach. Industrial and institutional footprints are evident at the Governor Bacon Health Center and various U S Reservations along the western bank.
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