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1954 Map of Rehoboth Beach

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Rehoboth Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The coastal landscape of Rehoboth Beach and its surrounding inlets appears here in a mid-century survey, showcasing the growing resort communities of Dewey Beach, Henlopen Acres, and Indian Beach. Shoreline development centers around the Boardwalk, while the interior marshlands and necks—such as Wolfe Neck and Holland Neck—remain defined by intricate tidal creeks like Holland Glade and Glade Creek. The Rehoboth and Lewes Canal cuts through the northern reach, providing a vital navigable link through the wetlands.

Fascinating land-use patterns are evident along the coast, where the Military Reservation Anti-Aircraft Firing Range occupies a long stretch of Sand Dunes south of Dewey Beach. Local infrastructure of the era is well-documented, including the Rehoboth Sta, the Rehoboth Airfield, and the Country Club. In Rehoboth Bay, numerous named features like Thompson Island, Big Nose Island, and Little Bacon Island offer specific points of interest for maritime history and genealogy research.