1968 Map of Franktown

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.