2016 Map of Wilmington North

About this map

Brandywine Creek carves a winding path through this suburban and rural landscape, crossing the state line between Pennsylvania and Delaware. The northern reaches of Wilmington show a dense concentration of civic and spiritual history, anchored by significant burial grounds like Silverbrook Cem and the Wilmington and Brandywine Cem. To the north, the estate culture of the region is evident at Winterthur, while the preservation of the Piedmont valley is codified within the First State National Historical Park. The map documents a complex network of residential developments such as Brandywine and Talleyville, which contrast with the more open terrain near Guyencourt and Cossart. Vital infrastructure, including the Hoopes Reservoir and the tracks of the B & O RR, reveals how the area has managed its water resources and transportation needs as it transitioned from a colonial-era corridor to a modern metropolitan edge.