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1942 Map of Delmar

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Delmar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Delmar straddles the border of Delaware and Maryland, serving as a critical junction point where the Conrail line bisects the town. This 1942 survey, updated with later revisions, shows the community’s development along State Line Road, separating Sussex County from Wicomico County. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Wicomico River, which flows south toward Salisbury.

A network of ponds and branches, including Leonard Pond and Johnson Pond, illustrates the historical reliance on water resources for the region's early milling and agriculture. Beyond the urban grid of Delmar, the map identifies small rural settlements like St George and Walston, alongside the Charity church site. These details, combined with mid-century landmarks like the Drive-in Theater, reveal the evolution of the Eastern Shore from a remote agricultural hub to an increasingly interconnected corridor.