1968 Map of Accomac

About this map

The Eastern Shore of Virginia in the late 1960s was defined by a patchwork of small communities and agrarian land bounded by tidal waters. The Penn Central railroad corridor serves as the primary spine of the landscape, connecting established settlements like Accomac, Onancock, and Onley. Many of these towns show a dense clustering of family dwellings and public landmarks, including St Peters Ch and the Walker Sch. Surrounding these hubs are several smaller locales such as Ticktown, Graysville, and Chancetown, which reflect the localized settlement patterns of the era.