1953 Map of Newark East

About this map

The growing city of Newark anchors the western edge of this mid-century survey, surrounded by established residential developments like Delaplane Manor and Brookside. This era captures the transition of northern New Castle County from a predominantly rural landscape into a suburban corridor, marked by the extensive rail infrastructure of the B & O and Pennsylvania lines that supported local industry. To the east, the Delaware Park Race Track serves as a prominent landmark near the confluence of White Clay Creek and Red Clay Creek.