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1968 Map of Townsend, 1980 Print
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1968 Map of Townsend

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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The southern tip of the Eastern Shore in Northampton Co. reveals a landscape defined by maritime activity and military presence during the late 1960s. The coastline along Chesapeake Bay features significant infrastructure such as Kiptopeke Beach and the rail-connected Latimer Siding, which supported the region's transport networks before further modernization. Inland, the rural character is anchored by established settlements like Townsend, Cheapside, and Cedar Grove, interspersed with numerous cemeteries and the Lower Northampton Ch.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain