1954 Map of Georgetown

About this map

The Sussex County seat of Georgetown serves as the hub for this 1954 survey, showcasing a landscape defined by agricultural experiment, public forestry, and an intricate drainage system. The Pennsylvania railroad line cuts through the center of the county, passing through the Redden State Forest and the community of Redden. Local education and research are central to the area's development, evidenced by the University of Delaware Experiment Station and the William Jason High Sch. Numerous family and community landmarks such as Knowles Crossroads, Kings Crossroads, and Cokesbury Ch anchor the rural districts. The landscape is heavily modified by human engineering, with a network of channels including Mifflin Ditch and Gravelly Ditch draining the low-lying terrain to support the region's farms and timberlands.