1965 Map of Salisbury

About this map

Salisbury stands as the central hub of this mid-century Delmarva Peninsula study, surrounded by the intricate drainage networks of the Wicomico River and the Nanticoke River. The map highlights a coastal landscape defined by significant maritime and military infrastructure, including the Fort Miles Military Reservation near Cape May and the Brandywine Shoal Lighthouse in the Delaware Bay. The geography transitions from the agricultural heartlands around Seaford and Georgetown to the barrier islands and sounds of the coast, where the Ocean City Seaplane Base and Fenwick Island Lighthouse guided mid-century transit. To the south, the isolated reaches of Smith Island and Bloodsworth Island sit within Tangier Sound, reflecting a period when maritime trade and seafood centers like Crisfield were foundational to the local economy. This survey documents the region's complex shoreline before modern coastal developments heavily altered the Sand dunes and marshlands.