1947 Map of Salisbury

About this map

The Delmarva Peninsula is captured here just after World War II, revealing a landscape defined by its intricate shoreline and maritime defense infrastructure. This Army Map Service compilation details the strategic importance of the coast, noting the Fort Miles Military Reservation and the Cape May Naval Air Station flanking the entrance to the Delaware Bay. At the center of the Maryland eastern shore, Salisbury serves as a primary hub, while the coastal reaches show the early development of Ocean City and Rehoboth Beach long before the modern era of high-rise expansion. Navigation remains a primary theme, with distinct markings for the Brandywine Shoal Lighthouse and the Ocean City Seaplane Base. The map also traces the extensive rail network of the Pennsylvania railroad connecting agricultural centers like Seaford and Milford to the ports of the Atlantic Ocean.