1967 Map of Selbyville

About this map

Selbyville sits at the intersection of maritime geography and state boundaries, where the Delaware Maryland Line splits the town's southern outskirts from Bishopville. This coastal landscape is defined by the complex waterways of the St Martin River, including the Bishopville Prong and Shingle Landing Prong. The 1960s mapping reveals a transition toward modern residential development, most notably the emergence of Ocean Pines near the riverbanks, featuring a planned golf course and winding drives. Older settlement patterns remain visible through established religious landmarks like St Matthews Ch and the rural Old St Martins Ch near Showell. The Conrail line runs north-south through the heart of the region, anchoring the commerce of the inland plains before the terrain breaks into the marshes of St Martin Neck.