2016 Map of Frankford

About this map

Philadelphia and its surrounding communities are mapped here in the early 21st century, revealing a dense urban landscape defined by historical neighborhoods and numerous memorial grounds. The northeastern suburbs transition from established boroughs like Jenkintown and Abington into the industrial and residential corridors of Frankford, Tacony, and Wissinoming along the Delaware River. Large institutional footprints are prominent, including the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington campus and the sprawling Northeast Philadelphia Airport. A significant concentration of burial sites, such as Montefiore Cem, Har Nebo Cem, and Abington Friends Cem, provides vital points of interest for genealogical research. The geography is further shaped by the winding courses of Pennypack Creek and Frankford Creek, while the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge serves as a critical connection over the Bridgesburg Channel to the New Jersey shoreline.