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1949 Map of Mispillion River

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Mispillion River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The Mispillion River flows through a complex landscape of tidal marshes and low-lying necks as it meets the Delaware Bay. This coastal survey, compiled in part from 1946 aerial photography, documents the intricate drainage network of Grecos Canal, Crooked Gut, and Beaverdam Branch. Human activity is concentrated along the higher ground of Milford Neck and Cedar Neck, where established landmarks like Cedar Neck Ch and Cedar Neck Sch served the local community.

Coastal defenses and maritime navigation are prominent features of the shoreline, notably Fort Saulsbury and the Mispillion River Lt. The map details several small landings such as Maloneys Landing and Cains Landing, which were vital for river-based commerce and travel before the expansion of modern road networks. Seasonal beach communities like Slaughter Beach and Cedar Beach sit perched on the thin barrier between the marshy interior and the open bay.