1931 Map of Accomac

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Accomac and the surrounding coastal necks of Virginia’s Eastern Shore are defined by a complex geography of marshes and barrier islands in this 1931 survey. The inland corridor, home to settlements like Onley and Tasley, is anchored by the Pennsylvania RR, which runs parallel to the early automotive route of State Highway No 13. The landscape transitions from fertile farm acreage near Melfa to the intricate tidal networks of Burtons Bay and Bradford Bay. A distinct maritime economy is visible along the coast, where the Wachapreague Club and several Coast Guard stations, including Parramore Beach C G Sta, monitor the shifting sands of Metomkin Island and Parramore Island. Local genealogists will find several rural landmarks, such as Becker Ch and Oak Grove Chapel, which served the dispersed agricultural communities of the early twentieth century.