2011 Map of Bloxom

About this map

Arbuckle Neck and the intricate coastal marshes of the Atlantic Ocean shore define the eastern edge of this Accomack County landscape. This 2011 survey illustrates a well-established rural pattern where small settlements like Bloxom and Nelsonia are oriented along the inland road corridors, specifically the 13 highway. The map provides significant detail for genealogists, marking family-named sites such as Wessells Cemetery and Bloxom Cemetery, alongside essential civic hubs including the Mears Post Office and Mappsville Post Office. Further south, the terrain transitions into the distinct Gargathy Neck and Whites Neck, reaching toward the complex waterways of Kegotank Bay and Gargathy Bay. This environment, shaped by features like Wire Passage and the Metompkin Islands, highlights a coastal economy and lifestyle deeply tied to the inlets and landings of the Virginia Eastern Shore.