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1948 Map of Wilmington South

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Wilmington South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The industrial and maritime activity of Wilmington and its southern suburbs is detailed in this mid-century survey, conducted just as the Delaware Memorial Bridge was being integrated into the landscape. Along the Christina River, the complex infrastructure of the Marine Terminal and the Du Pont Dye and Chemical Works reflects the heavy industrial focus of the era. To the west, burgeoning residential developments like Brookland Terrace, Lancaster Village, and Colonial Heights signify the post-war suburban expansion around Elsmere and Newport.

Transportation hubs are central to this sheet, featuring the New Castle County Airport alongside smaller facilities like Bellanca Airport and Biggs Airport. The map also captures several major religious and commemorative sites, including Silverbrook Cem, Cathedral Cem, and Gracelawn Memorial Park. Crossing the Delaware River to Lower Penns Neck, the map shows the proximity of New Jersey's shoreline and the Killcohook Wildlife National Refuge, providing a comprehensive view of the river's role as both a commercial artery and a state boundary.