1954 Map of Lewes

About this map

Lewes serves as the focal point of this Delaware coastal study, which reflects the maritime and agricultural landscape of Sussex County following updates from 1970 aerial photography. The intricate network of the Broadkill River and its various reaches, such as No Mans Friend Reach and Flatland Reach, defines the hydrologic character of the Great Marsh area. Inland, the influence of the Penn Central railroad is evident, passing through small communities and rural intersections like Nassau and Quakertown. The map reveals the persistence of early land divisions and family-named landmarks, including Whites Chapel, Burtons Chapel, and Wescoats Corner. Along the coast, the engineering of Roosevelt Inlet and its North Jetty Light contrasts with the shifting sands of Broadkill Beach and Primehook Beach, illustrating the ongoing human efforts to manage the transition between the Delaware Bay and the fertile lowlands near Red Mill Pond.