1955 Map of Milton
USGS Topo · Published 1957About this map
The town of Milton serves as the central hub of this coastal Delaware landscape, where the Broadkill River winds through tidal marshes toward the Delaware Bay. During the mid-1950s, the region's economy was anchored by small crossroads settlements and agricultural processing sites like Reynolds Mill on the Sowbridge Branch. The map reveals a complex network of coastal necks—including Slaughter Neck, Primehook Neck, and Cave Neck—defined by numerous ponds and wetlands such as Waples Pond and Ingram Pond. These features highlight the intricate relationship between the land and the shifting water levels of the bay.
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Editions of this 1955 Milton Map
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Historical Maps of Milton Through Time
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