Kent County Map, Delaware
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Kent County, Delaware
Kent County is in the middle of Delaware. It has a small-town feel and lots of farmland. This county is quieter than its northern neighbor, New Castle County. Beaches are just a short drive away.
Dover, the state capital, calls Kent County home. Historians love it here with lots of sites from the American Revolution or Civil War. The Air Force base brings a dash of military pride to the area.
The Delaware State Fair lights up Harrington every July. You’ll find a slower pace of life here, but don’t mistake that for dull. This is because Kent County has lots of character.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Kent County |
| County Seat | Dover |
| Population | Approximately 190,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Dover, Harrington, Milford (partial), Smyrna (partial), Camden, Wyoming, Cheswold, Felton, Frederica, Magnolia |
| Interstates and Highways | US 13, US 113, DE 1, DE 9, DE 10, DE 12, DE 15, DE 42, DE 300 |
| FIPS Code | 10-001 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 798 square miles (586 sq mi land, 212 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | New Castle County (North), Salem County, New Jersey (Northeast), Cumberland County, New Jersey (East), Cape May County, New Jersey (East), Sussex County (South), Caroline County, Maryland (Southwest), Queen Anne’s County, Maryland (West), Kent County, Maryland (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Delaware |
| Coordinates | 39.0095° N, 75.5171° W |
| Etymology | Named after the County of Kent in England |
| Major Landmarks | Dover Air Force Base, First State Heritage Park, John Dickinson Plantation, Delaware Agricultural Museum |
PHYSICAL MAP
Kent County Topographic Map
This middle county consists primarily of flat coastal plains with minimal elevation changes throughout. Numerous streams and wetlands cross the landscape as it gently slopes toward the Delaware Bay.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Kent County Satellite Map
A checkerboard pattern of farms dominates Kent County’s satellite view, with Dover appearing as a gray patch in the center. Wetlands create irregular patterns along the eastern edge.
OUTLINE MAP
Kent County Blank Map
Kent County’s blank map displays a simple rectangular shape in the middle of Delaware. The blank map shows straight western and eastern borders with slight curves along the bay.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 8 neighboring counties of Kent County:
Delaware County Map
Explore Delaware’s three unique counties. See exactly where New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties begin and end in this Delaware County map. Perfect for anyone wanting to better understand Delaware’s geography.