2019 Map of Franktown

About this map

Occohannock Neck and the intricate finger-like points of the Virginia Eastern Shore define this landscape, where the Chesapeake Bay meets a complex network of creeks and coves. The map documents a coastal economy and infrastructure ranging from the Machipongo International Airport to the historic site of The Saltworks near Bayford. Small settlements like Treherneville, Machipongo, and Birdsnest are clustered along the primary north-south transit corridor, while the western shore is marked by distinct geographic features such as Shooting Point and Silver Beach. The interior is characterized by a mix of agricultural fields and woodlands, broken by water bodies like Drummonds Millpond and Purnell Pond. This layout illustrates the long-standing maritime orientation of Northampton County, where land use follows the natural contours of Hungars Creek and Nassawadox Creek.