1978 Map of Accomac
USGS Topo · Published 1983About this map
Agricultural fields and dense woodlands define the Eastern Shore landscape surrounding Accomac in the late 1970s. This orthophotoquad, produced by the Geological Survey in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, uses aerial photography to reveal the intricate parceling of land between the Chesapeake drainage and the Atlantic side. The map captures the clustered settlements of Onancock and Onley, showing the residential footprints and road networks that connect these historic communities. Moving toward the coast, the land breaks into the tidal marshes of Burtons Bay and the winding channels of Folly Creek and Finney Creek. This photographic perspective provides researchers a literal view of land use, from the cleared farms near Daugherty and Tasley to the saltwater estuaries that have shaped the economy of Accomack County for generations.
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