1968 Map of Burgess

About this map

The Northern Neck of Virginia meets the Chesapeake Bay on this late-1960s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by deeply incised tidal creeks and low-lying peninsulas. Centered on the crossroads of Burgess, the map documents the community structure of Northumberland County, where local life clustered around country stores and rural congregations like Fairfields Ch and Shiloh Ch. The transition from the broad Potomac River to the intricate network of the Little Wicomico River is marked by a series of necks, including Hack Neck and Hull Neck, each punctuated by small ponds and marshes. Geologic activity is noted by several Gravel Pits scattered near Gonyon and Edwardsville. Along the shoreline, a seasonal or recreational presence is visible at Vir-Mar Beach and Cordreys Beach, while the working waterfront is anchored by a Ferry connection near Sunnybank and the guiding light at Smith Pt.