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1954 Map of Milford

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Milford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Milford serves as the central hub of this mid-century landscape, straddling the border of Kent and Sussex counties. The city's growth is oriented around Silver Lake and Haven Lake, with a dense collection of structures, a High Sch, and the IOOF Cemetery marking the urban core. To the west, the village of Houston sits along the Conrail line, reflecting the importance of rail transport to these agricultural communities. The surrounding countryside is dotted with rural landmarks like Church Hill Village and small congregations at Wesley Ch and Spring Hill Baptist Church.

Hydrological features dominate the outlying areas, particularly the Mispillion River and Big Murderkill river systems. The transition toward the coast is marked by the marshlands of Milford Neck and the Milford Neck Wildlife Area. Significant land use includes several gravel pits and the Milford Air Park, while the Dupont Highway cuts a prominent path through the region, signaling the post-war expansion of regional automobile transit.