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1955 Map of Harrington

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Harrington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Harrington serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in central Delaware, where the Conrail line bisects the town near the Fairgrounds and a local Substation. The map reveals a transition from the structured grid of the town to a terrain defined by slow-moving waterways and wetland fingers, such as Black Swamp Creek and the Murderkill River. To the northeast, the recreational area of Killen Pond State Park surrounds Killen Pond, while several Strip Mine operations appear scattered near the park's southern border.

Local genealogy is well-represented through family-named crossroads and rural landmarks including Reeves Crossing, Marvels Crossroads, and Mastens Corner. The presence of St Mark Ch in Houston and Laws Ch near McCauley Pond highlights the importance of these small community centers. The map also delineates the boundary between Kent Co and Sussex Co, showing how settlements like Williamsville sit right at the edge of the county line.