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2016 Map of Frankford

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Indian River Bay and its complex network of tidal guts and points define this coastal Delaware landscape, where the Delmarva Peninsula meets the Atlantic tidewaters. Small inland communities like Frankford, Dagsboro, and Omar are connected by a grid of rural roads, while the shoreline is dotted with established waterfront settlements including Oak Orchard and Riverdale. The map captures a detailed inventory of the region's burial grounds, such as Millsboro Cem and Saint Georges Cem, which serve as vital landmarks for local genealogical research.

Navigation through the marshy terrain is marked by numerous named landforms like Piney Neck and Bullseye Point, and by essential crossings such as Townsend Bridge. The presence of the West Private Airport and the development at Long Neck reflect the modern infrastructure and residential growth characterizing the area by the mid-2010s, contrasting with the traditional agricultural ditches and creeks that have long drained these lowlands.