1968 Map of Accomac

About this map

Accomac and the surrounding Eastern Shore interior are defined by the Virginia and Maryland railroad corridor and a network of traditional settlements. The map shows the transition from established towns like Onley and Melfa to the intricate marshlands and tidal flats of Burtons Bay and Cedar Island Bay. This era finds the region maintaining its agrarian and maritime roots, evidenced by numerous small landings like Folly Creek Landing and the prominence of landmarks such as Johnson Field and the Keller Fairgrounds. The landscape is etched with historical family and local markers, from Edge Hill Cem to the diverse branches and creeks, including Rattrap Creek and Nickawampus Creek, which drained the fertile coastal plain. These detailed topographic records reveal the spatial relationship between local schools like Smith High Sch and the dispersed communities of Ticktown, Graysville, and Chancetown.