1955 Map of Greenwood

About this map

Greenwood serves as a central hub on this Sussex County survey, situated where the Conrail line parallels the prominent Dupont Parkway. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Nanticoke River and a dense network of branches including Toms Branch and Marsh White Branch. A mix of agricultural clearings and managed timberland is evident, particularly within the Owens State Forest and the intriguingly named Devils Woodyard. Small rural settlements like Farmington, Staytonville, and Woodyard dot the crossing points of the local road system. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of country churches and local landmarks, such as St Johnstown Ch and Tressler Ch, which reflect the community structure of central Delaware during the mid-20th century before significant modern expansion altered the rural character of these crossroads villages.