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1954 Map of Millsboro

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Millsboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Millsboro and Dagsboro anchor this mid-century portrait of Sussex County, where the transition from tidal waters to interior wetlands is marked by an extensive network of drainage infrastructure. The Indian River headwaters and Millsboro Pond define the eastern edge, while the interior is dominated by named ditches like Horse Pound Ditch and Phillips Ditch that transformed the landscape for agricultural use.

Social and institutional landmarks of the era are well-preserved, including the Delaware Colony State Training School and several rural religious sites such as Old Field Ch and Carey Camp. The map details the Pennsylvania railroad line and the Dupont Highway, illustrating the region's mid-century transport corridors. To the south, the dense vegetation of the Burnt Swamp and the headwaters of the Pocomoke River highlight the persistent wildness of the lower county before modern development.