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1915 Map of Seaford

Name: 1915 Topographic Map of Seaford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

Seaford and its neighboring towns on the Delmarva Peninsula are defined by the winding course of the Nanticoke River and its major tributary, Broad Creek. At this time, the river served as a vital commercial artery, with numerous landings and wharves such as Ellis Wharf and Hurts Wharf facilitating trade alongside the Steamboat Route. The map illustrates a landscape of established mill seats like Butler Mill and Craigs Mill, alongside numerous ponds including Williams Pond and Records Pond that powered local industry.

Genealogists will find an exceptionally high density of rural schools and family-named landmarks. Settlements like Woodland, where Cannons Ferry provided a river crossing, and crossroads such as Cloverdale Crossroads anchor the map. The Pennsylvania RR cuts north-south through the terrain, connecting Bridgeville, Cannon, and Seaford, marking the shift from river-based transport to the era of rail and early regional routes like the Philadelphia and Washington Route.