Old Maps of Saxis, Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Saxis. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Saxis, VA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Saxis, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Saxis, 1962 Print
    1942 Saxis
    1962 Print · USGS
    Coastal Accomack County and Somerset County come to life in this mid-century survey of the tidal marshes and fishing villages along Pocomoke Sound. Genealogists can trace family roots through the island community of Saxis or locate rural landmarks like Halls Chapel and Pocomoke Church.

  2. 1943 Map of Saxis
    1943 Map of Saxis
    1943 Saxis
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Virginia-Maryland borderlands of the early 1940s reveal a world of tidal marshes and isolated coastal hamlets. Genealogists can trace family names at Grotons, Shelltown, and Saxis, while locating landmarks like Pocomoke Church and the Free school.

  3. 1946 Map of Eastville, 1971 Print
    1946 Map of Eastville, 1971 Print
    1946 Eastville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia and the Outer Banks are captured here during a period of expanding naval and aerospace presence. Researchers can trace the path of the Penn Central railroad through Chincoteague and Modest Town, or locate landmarks like the Wright Brothers National Memorial.

  4. 1961 Map of Eastville
    1961 Map of Eastville
    1961 Eastville
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Shore and Outer Banks are captured here in the mid-twentieth century, showing a maritime landscape of lighthouses, rail-linked towns, and naval outposts. Researchers can trace the Pennsylvania Railroad through Parksley or locate historical sites like Chincoteague Field Naval Auxiliary Air Station and Tangier Island.

  5. 1966 Map of Eastville
    1966 Map of Eastville
    1966 Eastville
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula and Outer Banks appear in the mid-sixties, showing a landscape of maritime trade, military outposts, and fishing villages. Researchers can trace the lines of the Norfolk & Southern through Exmore and Parksley or locate historical sites like Fort John Custis and the Janes Island Lighthouse.

  6. 1968 Map of Saxis, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Saxis, 1972 Print
    1968 Saxis
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Virginia-Maryland borderlands of the late sixties are captured here, showing the delicate balance of life along Pocomoke Sound. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Pitts Neck or visit coastal settlements such as Saxis and Sanford.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1981 Map of Chincoteague, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Chincoteague, 1982 Print
    1981 Chincoteague
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Eastern Shore at the start of the eighties shows a unique blend of traditional coastal life and modern aerospace technology. Researchers can trace the Penn Central rail line through rural towns like Modest Town and Bloxom or explore the marshlands of the Saxis Marsh Waterfowl Management Area and Refuge.

  8. 1984 Map of Chincoteague
    1984 Map of Chincoteague
    1984 Chincoteague
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Eastern Shore and Delmarva Peninsula are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of barrier islands and tidewater towns. Researchers can trace the Penn Central rail line through Accomac or locate the Wallops Flight Facility (NASA) and Chincoteague Nat Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 2011 Map of Saxis, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Saxis, 2011 Print
    2011 Saxis
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and Maryland borderlands along the Eastern Shore come into focus in this coastal survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the roads and waterways connecting Saxis, Sanford, and Grotons near the Pocomoke Sound.

  10. 2013 Map of Saxis, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Saxis, 2013 Print
    2013 Saxis
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Virginia-Maryland border along the Pocomoke Sound is revealed here in the early twenty-first century as a land of tide-swept marshes and small coastal villages. Trace the isolated settlement of Saxis and its surrounding guts or explore inland communities like Sanford and Messongo.

  11. 2016 Map of Saxis, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Saxis, 2016 Print
    2016 Saxis
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Virginia-Maryland borderlands along the Pocomoke Sound are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape shaped by marsh and tide. Genealogists and local historians can trace the community of Saxis and its Baptist Churchyard Cem, or locate smaller inland settlements like Grotons and Belinda.

  12. 2019 Map of Saxis, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Saxis, 2019 Print
    2019 Saxis
    2019 Print · USGS
    Coastal life on the Maryland-Virginia line is captured here in the late 2010s, where the Pocomoke River meets the sound. Researchers can trace family-named points and small bayside communities like Saxis, Shelltown, and the Baptist Churchyard Cem.

  13. 2022 Map of Saxis, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Saxis, 2022 Print
    2022 Saxis
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and Maryland state line cuts across the Pocomoke Sound in this contemporary coastal survey. Researchers can trace family history through several island burial sites like Justice Cem and Ellis Cem or explore the marsh-side hamlets of Messongo and Shelltown.

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