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1944 Map of Harbeson

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Harbeson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The intersection of the Pennsylvania (Delmarva Division) railroad and Milton Road anchors the village of Harbeson, a central point in this mid-1940s landscape of rural Sussex County. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of drainage ditches and branches, including Dutton Ditch and Waples Branch, which support the agricultural character of the region. Local community life is visible through scattered landmarks such as St John Church and educational sites like Stockley Sch and Hollyville School.

Industrial and institutional sites are prominent, from the Morris Mill at Morris Mill Pond to the Delaware Colony Infirmary in the southern portion of the map. Significant infrastructure is noted with the Georgetown Municipal Airport and the County Prison Farm, showing the area's development during the war years. Small settlements like Sand Hill, Gravel Hill, and Bennum are connected by a grid of thoroughfares including the Georgetown And Lewes Road and the Dupont Highway.