1959 Map of Wilmington
USGS Topo · Published 1959About this map
Philadelphia, Camden, and Wilmington form the industrial heart of this mid-century landscape, connected by a dense network of Pennsylvania and Reading rail lines. The Delaware River serves as the primary artery for trade and navigation, passing the Del Mem Bridge (toll) before widening into the expansive Delaware Bay. Along the southern New Jersey coast, the map details the barrier island system from Atlantic City north toward Island Beach, including several inlets like Absecon Inlet and Great Egg Inlet. Further inland, the vast pine forests are punctuated by established settlements like Vineland and the sprawling Fort Dix Military Reservation. This survey captures the region's transport patterns before the full maturation of the interstate system, highlighting the 중요성 of maritime landmarks such as the Ship John Shoal Light and Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse for guiding bay traffic.
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Editions of this 1959 Wilmington Map
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