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1955 Map of Mispillion River

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Mispillion River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Fort Saulsbury stands as a prominent sentinel on this mid-century survey of the Delaware coastline, where the Mispillion River meets the Delaware Bay. The landscape is defined by its low-lying marshes and intricate waterways, including Crooked Gut and Slaughter Creek. Coastal navigation and maritime life are centered around the Mispillion Light (Tower) and several landings such as Maloneys Landing and Cains Landing, which reflect the area's historical reliance on river transport and fishing.

Inland, the rural character of Milford District No 10 Neck is documented through small communal anchors like the Cedar Neck Ch and Cedar Neck Sch. The map captures the delicate balance between the shifting sands of Slaughter Beach and the agricultural lands of Cedar Neck, providing a clear view of the road networks and drainage ditches, including the Draper-Bennet Ditch, that managed this water-bound terrain.