1918 Map of Harrington

About this map

Harrington stands at the crossroads of the P B and W RR and several regional thoroughfares, serving as a primary rail hub for central Delaware just after the First World War. This landscape is defined by its extensive drainage networks, where White Marsh Ditch, Engle Ditch, and Haines Ditch reflect a sophisticated effort to manage the low-lying terrain for agriculture. The map captures the dense settlement pattern of the era, marked by numerous named crossroads such as Hopkins Corners, McNett Corners, and Masters Corners.