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1954 Map of Georgetown

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Georgetown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Georgetown sits at the heart of this coastal plain landscape, serving as a hub for both the Conrail line and the prominent Dupont Highway. The map captures a mid-century period of transition where agriculture and institutional use intersect, notably at the University of Delaware Experiment Station and the Alms House. Surrounding the town, the terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage projects such as Mifflin Ditch and Gravelly Ditch, which supported the timber and farming economy of Sussex County.

Rural life is anchored by numerous small settlements and family-named crossroads, including Whaleys Corners and Knowles Crossroads. Spiritual and community centers are well-documented through sites like Cokesbury Ch, Asbury Ch, and the Cokesbury Cem. To the north, the expanse of the Redden State Forest dominates the map, interspersed with various ranger and radio stations, illustrating the managed nature of the Delaware woodlands during the 1950s.