
Brandywine Creek meanders through this landscape, marking a transition from the industrial and residential core of Wilmington to the expansive estates and protected lands of the Brandywine Valley. The late 1960s suburban expansion is evident in the residential clusters of McDaniel Heights and Fairfax, yet much of the northern terrain remains defined by institutional land use. This map documents the cultural legacy of the DuPont family, featuring the Winterthur Museum and Gardens and the Hagley Museum along the riverbanks. Highlighting the era's recreational interests, the Brandywine Raceway and several prominent golf courses, including the DuPont Country Club and Biderman Golf Club, are prominently sited. Researchers will find a mix of older rural nodes like Montchanin and Rockland alongside modern infrastructure like the Hoopes Reservoir.
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4 editions found
1890 · Salem
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Chester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1896 · Chester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Salem
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Chester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1901 · Camden
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1901 · West Chester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1904 · West Chester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1904 · Wilmington
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1906 · Wilmington
USGS Topo · 1:62,500