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1915 Map of Seaford

Name: 1915 Topographic Map of Seaford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Nanticoke River defines the landscape of Sussex County in this early 20th-century survey, serving as a primary corridor for commerce and travel. The map illustrates a vibrant riverine economy characterized by numerous maritime and milling sites, such as Hurts Wharf, Baileys Landing, and the Cannons Ferry crossing at Woodland. These points of transit connect the interior agricultural lands to the broader Chesapeake watershed.

Rail infrastructure plays a central role in the growth of regional hubs like Seaford, Laurel, and Bridgeville, with the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore RR and the Cambridge Branch cutting through the terrain. The map is particularly rich for genealogical research, identifying dozens of rural schoolhouses such as Cokesbury School and Frogpond School, alongside industrial landmarks like Old Furnace Mill and Collins Mill. To the south, the terrain includes the uniquely named Midnight Thicket and the settlement of Sharptown along the Maryland-Delaware border.