1966 Map of Wilmington

About this map

The industrial and maritime corridors of the mid-Atlantic are captured here during a period of significant suburban and infrastructure expansion. The Delaware River serves as the central artery, connecting the urban hubs of Philadelphia, Camden, and Wilmington. To the east, the vast preserved acreage of the Wharton State Forest contrasts with the developing coastline from Atlantic City up to Barnegat Bay. Transportation networks define the landscape, with established routes like the Pennsylvania Railroad and Reading Railroad running alongside modern additions such as the Garden State Pkwy and New Jersey Turnpike. This survey documents the transitional era of the late 1960s, showing the concentration of population centers against the conservation efforts at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge and the marshes of Cumberland Co.