1956 Map of Smyrna

About this map

Smyrna serves as a central hub on this mid-century survey, situated at the border of New Castle and Kent Counties. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Smyrna River and its various landings, including Smyrna Landing, Eagles Nest Landing, and Flemings Landing. Significant local landmarks such as the State Welfare Home and historic estates like Belmont Hall and Bannister Hall appear alongside the town's residential grid. To the east, the map captures the transition from farmland into the marshy Broadway Meadows, protected within the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Woodland Beach Wildlife Area. The presence of the Pennsylvania railroad and Dupont Boulevard illustrates the importance of transportation corridors in connecting these coastal agricultural districts to the wider region.