1956 Map of Little Creek

About this map

Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge dominates the salt marshes of Kent County, where a intricate network of waterways like Old Womans Gut and Simons River define the Delaware Bay coastline. The village of Little Creek and nearby Little Creek Landing serve as the inland anchor for this maritime landscape, while the presence of Dover Air Force Base in the southwest indicates the region's mid-century military expansion. Historical land use is visible through family-named landmarks and local burial sites, including Moors Cem and the Friends Meetinghouse Cem. Navigational aids such as the Port Mahon Light and Little River Range Lights mark the transition from the marshy guts to the open Delaware Bay, highlighting the importance of the river-and-bay connection for local transport and industry during this era.