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1968 Map of Franktown

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Franktown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Church Neck and Wilsonia Neck define this portion of the Eastern Shore, where the intricate tidal systems of the Chesapeake Bay meet a landscape of old estates and rural crossroads. In the late 1960s, the Penn Central corridor served as the primary terrestrial spine, connecting local hubs like Machipongo and Birdsnest. The map reveals a high density of religious and educational landmarks important for genealogy, including Hungars Ch near Bridgetown and Antioch Ch in Treherneville.

Land use is largely agricultural, punctuated by sites such as the Weirwood Fairgrounds and Kellam Field. The shoreline is characterized by numerous coves and points like Sparrow Point and Nassawadox Point, reflecting an economy and lifestyle tied to the water. The presence of the County High Sch and a Lookout Tower suggests a well-established community infrastructure during this era of Commonwealth development.