1956 Map of Dover

About this map

Dover serves as the focal point of this mid-century landscape, showing the Delaware state capital during a period of significant suburban expansion and institutional development. The map details the civic core, including the State Capitol, Legislative Hall, and Capitol Green, alongside educational landmarks like Wesley Jr College and State College. Outside the city center, the terrain is defined by a series of residential and rural settlements such as Cheswold, Rodney Village, and Capitol Park. The transportation network is anchored by Dupont Boulevard and the Conrail line, which facilitate movement between the agricultural lands and the growing urban area. Waterways like the Leipsic River and Silver Lake provide a natural framework for the region's development, while smaller locales like Bishops Corner and Moores Corner mark the rural intersections that have long characterized Kent County.