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1968 Map of Cheriton

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Cheriton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The low-lying peninsula of Northampton County is defined here by its intricate relationship with the surrounding tides, as the Eastern Shore tapers toward its southern tip. This survey reveals a dense network of coastal hamlets and family-named necks, including Savage Neck and Eyreville Neck, where the landscape is carved by tidal inlets like Cherrystone Inlet and The Gulf. The central corridor is anchored by the Pennsylvania railroad line, which served as the primary artery for small agricultural and transit hubs such as Cheriton, Eastville, and Cape Junction.

To the east, the map details a complex maritime environment of marshes and tidal flats. The Mockhorn Island State Wildlife Management Area occupies the labyrinthine waters of Mockhorn Bay and The Thorofare. The small settlement of Oyster sits right at the edge of the Oyster Slip, emphasizing the local reliance on the water. Inland, scattered landmarks like the Northampton High Sch, Bethlehem Temple Mission, and Union Ch provide essential touchpoints for genealogists and local historians tracking the community's mid-century footprint.