1956 Map of Marydel

About this map

The Maryland and Delaware state line bisects this landscape of agrarian districts and complex water networks during the mid-1950s. Centered on the community of Marydel, the survey reveals a countryside shaped by drainage projects like the Tappahanna Ditch and Cow Marsh Ditch, which converted marshy lowlands into productive farmland. This era captures established social hubs including Thomas Chapel and Mt Moriah Ch, alongside the Oak Point Sch, which served the families living in District No 4 and District No 6.