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1918 Map of Rehoboth

Name: 1918 Topographic Map of Rehoboth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1928
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1928

About this map

Coastal Sussex County in 1917 is defined by a complex geography of tidal necks and shallow bays, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the labyrinthine shores of Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay. The landscape is segmented into distinct necks such as Indian River Neck, Angola Neck, and Cedar Neck, each supporting small farming and fishing communities. Early 20th-century life centered around a network of one-room schools like Sunshine School and Cedar Grove School, and local social centers such as Grange Hall.

Maritime activity is evident along the barrier beach at several Coast Guard Sta locations, while the interior relies on the Lewes and Georgetown Road and small landings like Downs Landing. Significant water features, including Herring Creek and the Assawoman Canal, highlight the importance of waterborne transport and drainage in this low-lying region. Towns like Rehoboth, Bethany Beach, and inland Dagsboro appear in their early configurations before modern coastal development transformed the shoreline.