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2016 Map of Burgess

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Burgess
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Burgess and the surrounding neck lands of Northumberland County are intricately mapped along the shorelines of the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. This coastal landscape is defined by its numerous tidal inlets and coves, including Sawmill Cove and Hanson's Cove, which branch off the Little Wicomico River. The 2016 survey illustrates a pattern of small settlements like Ophelia, Edwardsville, and Sunnybank connected by a network of local roads such as Hacks Neck Rd and Hull Neck Rd.

Several private airfields, including Serenity Farm Airport and Jett Airpark, signal the modern utility of these rural waterfront properties. For genealogists, the map identifies specific family-named landmarks and local burial grounds like Fairfields Cem. The transition from agrarian interior lands near Folly to recreational waterfront at Vir-Mar Beach reflects the enduring dual nature of the Northern Neck's economy and social geography.