1946 Map of Salisbury

About this map

The Delmarva Peninsula stretches between the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay in this mid-century portrait of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. Salisbury serves as a central hub, where the Wicomico River meets a network of vital land routes like U S 13 and U S 50. The landscape is defined by its maritime economy and conservation, featuring the Assateague Island National Seashore and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. The map captures the region's defense and transit history, from the Fort Miles Military Reservation at Cape Henlopen to the rails of the Penn Central. Inland, the survey details established towns such as Princess Anne and Snow Hill, alongside several state forests including Redden State Forest, illustrating the transition from coastal wetlands to productive timberlands.