1984 Map of Fairmount

About this map

The coastal headwaters of Rehoboth Bay reveal a landscape defined by tidewater inlets and developing residential pockets in the early 1980s. While established crossroads like Jimtown, Robinsonville, and Hollyville anchor the interior, the map documents the expansion of waterside communities such as Angola by the Bay and Winding Creek Village. The intricate network of "glade" and "prong" waterways, including Pine Water Prong and Stillman Glade, points to the complex drainage of the Delaware coastal plain before heavy modern development. Cultural heritage is well-preserved through numerous historic church and cemetery sites, including the Indian Mission Ch (Cem) and St Georges Chapel (Cem). Industrial and recreational history is also present, marked by scattered Sandpit locations and the Drive-in Theater near Midway. The presence of Goslee Millpond and several named landings like Fisher Landing suggests a long-standing reliance on these small watercourse systems for local transport and early industry.