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1968 Map of Franktown

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Franktown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The complex shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay defines this part of Northampton County, where the land is carved into numerous necks and coves by tidal waters. The topography reflects a maritime economy tied to both the water and the Penn Central rail line that runs inland through Machipongo and Birdsnest. Several historic religious sites are documented, including Hungars Ch near Bridgetown and Bethel Ch further north, alongside the Weirwood Fairgrounds.

Coastal activity is evidenced by Taylor Wharf and various landings along Hungars Creek and Nassawadox Creek. The map details the transition from saltwater marshes at Masden Gut to established agricultural and community centers like Franktown and Johnsontown. Notable landmarks such as the Lookout Tower and County High Sch provide anchor points for local history and genealogical research on the Eastern Shore.