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1946 Map of Salisbury

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Salisbury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Delmarva Peninsula during the mid-20th century is defined by its intricate network of river systems and burgeoning coastal infrastructure. The inland hub of Salisbury anchors a region where the Wicomico River and Nanticoke River facilitated trade and transport long before modern highway expansion. Along the eastern seaboard, the development of leisure and conservation is evident, from the established boardwalks of Rehoboth Beach and Ocean City to the protected expanse of the Assateague Island National Seashore.

Maritime safety is highlighted by several key navigational markers, including the Brandywine Shoal Lighthouse in the Delaware Bay and the Fenwick Island Lighthouse on the state line. Industrial and military footprints are seen in the Penn Central rail lines connecting towns like Pocomoke City and Seaford, and the coastal defenses at Fort Miles Military Reservation. This period shows a landscape where inland agricultural centers like Georgetown and Milford were increasingly linked by paved routes such as Highway 13 and 50.