1953 Map of Newark East

About this map

The Newark city boundary and the expanding campus of the University of Delaware anchor the western portion of this 1950s survey, updated in the mid-1980s to reflect post-war suburban growth. The landscape transitions from the institutional core and the U of Del Stadium into a network of residential developments like Brookside and Delaplane Manor. To the east, the historic industrial and transportation corridor along White Clay Creek and Red Clay Creek is clearly visible, with Stanton and Marshallton serving as key nodes. Large-scale regional landmarks, including the Delaware Park Race Track and the Bissell Sanitorium, highlight the varied land use of New Castle County during this era. The map traces the critical rail infrastructure of the Amtrak and Conrail lines, illustrating how the rail-and-road economy shaped the reach of the Pulaski Highway and Kirkwood Highway.