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1915 Map of Seaford

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

USGS Topo · Published 1915

About this map

The Nanticoke River defines the landscape of this 1915 survey, serving as a primary artery for commerce and travel across Sussex County. A marked Steamboat Route tracks deep into the interior, linking the wharf at Sharptown with maritime facilities like Wheatleys Wharf and Ellis Wharf. This river-centric economy is further highlighted by the operation of Cannons Ferry at Woodland, a vital crossing point before modern bridging.

On land, the intersection of water and rail power is evident at Seaford, where the Cambridge and Seaford Railroad meets the river. The region is dotted with numerous small educational institutions, such as Cokesbury School and Wheatland School, reflecting a decentralized rural community. Industrial life is represented by local operations like Hearns Mill and Old Furnace Mill, situated along the winding creeks and ponds that feed the Nanticoke. The map captures the Delaware-Maryland border region during a period when river landings and small mills remained central to local life.