1957 Map of Salisbury

About this map

The Delmarva Peninsula in the mid-1950s is defined here by its intricate shoreline and established rail corridors. The Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Eastern railroads tie together the primary agricultural and industrial hubs of Salisbury, Georgetown, and Seaford. Along the coast, the era's military and maritime significance is evident through installations like the Fort Miles Military Reservation and the Cape May Naval Air Station. Aviation infrastructure of the day includes the Ocean City Seaplane Base and Midway Airpark, serving a coastal landscape still largely defined by its natural islands and marshes. From the Fenwick Island Lighthouse down to Assateague Island, the map documents a network of small settlements and inland waterways, including the Nanticoke River and Pocomoke River, which shaped the early economy and transport of the Eastern Shore.