2016 Map of Fairmount

About this map

The Delmarva Peninsula's intricate shoreline and transition from traditional farming hamlets to coastal residential communities are captured in this mid-2010s survey. Inland settlements like Hollyville, Fairmount, and Indian Mission reflect the area's deep-rooted agrarian character, while the emergence of planned communities such as Angola by the Bay and Holiday Pines highlights more recent growth patterns. The landscape is defined by its relation to the water, with Love Creek and Goslee Mill Pond feeding toward the marshy margins of Rehoboth Bay. Researchers will find a high density of small family and community burial grounds, including Saint Georges Cem and Friendship Cem, which provide essential points of reference for tracing local genealogy. From the northern hubs of Pinetown and Five Points down to the peninsula of Long Neck, the map illustrates how transportation corridors and proximity to water have historically shaped Sussex County's development.