2011 Map of Accomac

About this map

The town of Accomac and the waterfront community of Onancock anchor this detailed study of Virginia's Eastern Shore. This coastal landscape is defined by its deep saltwater incursions and family-named landmarks, where the shoreline dissolves into Burtons Bay and Cedar Island Bay. The interior is a dense network of small crossroads settlements like Tasley, Allentown, and Locustville, many tied to the regional transport spine of the era. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several local burial grounds, including Edge Hill Cemetery and Mount Holly Cemetery. Along the coast, the map identifies specific geographic features like Joynes Neck and Baylys Neck, alongside infrastructure such as the Onley Airport and multiple post offices serving the surrounding farming and maritime communities. The transition from the mainland through the Great Channel to Cedar Island captures the delicate relationship between the shore and the Atlantic barrier islands.