1960s Maps of Northampton County, Virginia

Explore 18 historic maps of Northampton County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Northampton County, VA maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Eastville
    1961 Map of Eastville
    1961 Eastville
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Shore and Outer Banks are captured here in the mid-twentieth century, showing a maritime landscape of lighthouses, rail-linked towns, and naval outposts. Researchers can trace the Pennsylvania Railroad through Parksley or locate historical sites like Chincoteague Field Naval Auxiliary Air Station and Tangier Island.

  2. 1964 Map of Richmond
    1964 Map of Richmond
    1964 Richmond
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal and central Virginia are mapped during the mid-twentieth century, showing the critical intersection of rail, river, and military life. Genealogists can trace family roots through rural county seats like Amelia or find vanished coastal neighborhoods near Phoebus and Hilton Village.

  3. 1964 Map of East of New Point Comfort, 1987 Print
    1964 Map of East of New Point Comfort, 1987 Print
    1964 East of New Point Comfort
    1987 Print · USGS
    Coastal Mathews County waters are captured during the mid-1960s, focusing on the maritime approaches and seafloor of the Chesapeake Bay. Researchers can trace the depth contours of New Pt Comfort Shoal and the critical York Spit Channel.

  4. 1965 Map of Bethel Beach, 1987 Print
    1965 Map of Bethel Beach, 1987 Print
    1965 Bethel Beach
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Mathews County shoreline meets the Chesapeake Bay in this mid-century maritime survey. Researchers can trace the precise contours of Bethel Beach and Winter Harbor alongside historical Light locations and bathymetric depths.

  5. 1966 Map of Eastville
    1966 Map of Eastville
    1966 Eastville
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula and Outer Banks appear in the mid-sixties, showing a landscape of maritime trade, military outposts, and fishing villages. Researchers can trace the lines of the Norfolk & Southern through Exmore and Parksley or locate historical sites like Fort John Custis and the Janes Island Lighthouse.

  6. 1968 Map of Fishermans Island, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Fishermans Island, 1970 Print
    1968 Fishermans Island
    1970 Print · USGS
    The tip of the Virginia Eastern Shore is captured in the late sixties, showing the vital connection between the peninsula and mainland. Trace the path of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel past the Cape Charles Air Force Station and the coastal outpost of The Isaacs.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1968 Map of Cape Charles, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Cape Charles, 1970 Print
    1968 Cape Charles
    1970 Print · USGS
    Cape Charles was a thriving coastal rail hub in the late sixties, serving as a critical link between the Delmarva Peninsula and the bay. Researchers can trace the Penn Central tracks to Cape Charles Harbor or locate family sites near Savage Neck and Owens Landing.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1968 Map of Cheriton, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Cheriton, 1971 Print
    1968 Cheriton
    1971 Print · USGS
    Northampton County's eastern shore is documented here during the late sixties, showcasing the intersection of traditional neck-land farming and the maritime culture of the Chesapeake. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Eastville Station, Oyster, and the Bethlehem Temple Mission.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1968 Map of Ship Shoal Inlet, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Ship Shoal Inlet, 1971 Print
    1968 Ship Shoal Inlet
    1971 Print · USGS
    The barrier islands of Northampton County are captured here in the late sixties, showing a pristine coastal wilderness of marshes and shifting inlets. Researchers can trace the tide-swept reaches of Ship Shoal Island, Smith Island, and the winding Black Rock Channel.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1968 Map of Nassawadox, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Nassawadox, 1971 Print
    1968 Nassawadox
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Eastern Shore in the late sixties reveals a landscape of railroad towns and sprawling saltwater marshes. Genealogists can trace family roots through Little Johnsontown and Hare Valley, or locate landmarks like Red Bank Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1968 Map of Elliotts Creek, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Elliotts Creek, 1971 Print
    1968 Elliotts Creek
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Shore of Virginia in the late sixties reveals a coastal landscape of quiet settlements and historic estates along the bay. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Tomb of Custis near Arlington or trace tidal waterways like Old Plantation Creek.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1968 Map of Quinby Inlet, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Quinby Inlet, 1971 Print
    1968 Quinby Inlet
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Virginia barrier islands remained a vital maritime landscape in the late sixties, where isolated settlements met the Atlantic. Researchers can trace the layout of Broadwater, find the local Cem, and navigate the complex channels of Quinby Inlet.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1968 Map of Great Machipongo Inlet, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Great Machipongo Inlet, 1971 Print
    1968 Great Machipongo Inlet
    1971 Print · USGS
    The barrier islands of the Virginia coast appear in high detail during the late sixties, showing the shifting sands of the Eastern Shore. Trace maritime navigation through Great Machipongo Inlet and the tidal flats of Hog Island and Cobb Island.
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1968 Map of Townsend, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Townsend, 1971 Print
    1968 Townsend
    1971 Print · USGS
    Coastal Northampton County at the end of the sixties shows a transition from agricultural life to military and maritime operations. Genealogists can trace family names at Hunts Wharf and Cheapside, or locate the Cape Charles Air Force Sta near the rail terminus.
    6 unique versions available

  15. 1968 Map of Cobb Island, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Cobb Island, 1971 Print
    1968 Cobb Island
    1971 Print · USGS
    Northampton County's barrier islands and tidal reaches are captured here in the late sixties, showing a complex world of salt marsh and sea. Trace the shifting sands of Cobb Island, the depths of Eckichy Channel, and landmarks like Parchaby Tump.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1968 Map of Jamesville, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Jamesville, 1971 Print
    1968 Jamesville
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Shore of Virginia in the late sixties reveals a landscape of tidal inlets and historic waterfront landings. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through settlements like Jamesville and Hacks Neck, or locate old gathering places like Bethel Ch and Morleys Wharf.
    4 unique versions available

  17. 1968 Map of Franktown, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Franktown, 1971 Print
    1968 Franktown
    1971 Print · USGS
    Northampton County's coastal necks and rail-side villages are captured here in the late sixties. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like Hungars Ch, the Weirwood Fairgrounds, and the Penn Central stops at Machipongo and Birdsnest.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1968 Map of Exmore, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Exmore, 1972 Print
    1968 Exmore
    1972 Print · USGS
    Exmore and the surrounding Eastern Shore communities are caught in a moment of rural transition during the late sixties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Belle Haven Cemetery, Willis Wharf, and numerous local pulpits such as Shiloh Ch and St Josephs Ch.
    4 unique versions available

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