1944 Map of Lewes

About this map

The town of Lewes and its coastal surroundings are documented here during the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by intricate waterways and tidal marshes. The recently completed Lewes and Rehoboth Canal cuts through the terrain, connecting with the Roosevelt Inlet to provide vital maritime access. Historical settlements like Pilottown, Quakertown, and Nassau dot the inland landscape, while the coastal edge is marked by features like Primehook Beach and Broadkill Beach. Inland, the agricultural and social fabric of Sussex County is visible through Whites Chapel and Burtons Chapel. Transport relies on the rail lines of the Delmarva Division and the Georgetown Lewes Road, which connect these small crossroads communities. Notable family-named landings such as Black Hog Ldg and Hazzard Ldg hint at the local river-based economy of the era.