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2022 Map of Bloxom

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Bloxom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Bloxom and its neighboring Eastern Shore hamlets are defined by a complex interface of agricultural land and the shifting marshes of the Atlantic coast. This coastal landscape is etched with the names of long-established families, seen in landmarks like the Abbott Family Cem and the Wessells Cem. The inland region is dotted with historic congregational centers such as the Bethel Baptist Church Cem and the Assawoman United Methodist Church Cem, reflecting the enduring community structure of Accomack County.

Transport and transit patterns are anchored by the rail corridor running through Mears Station and Nelsonia, while small-scale aviation is represented by Midway Airport and the Crippen Creek Farm Airport. Toward the ocean, the map reveals a vast network of tidal waters including Gargathy Bay and Kegotank Bay, protected by the Metompkin Islands and Assawoman Island. These coastal features, along with the numerous "necks" like Gargathy Neck and Arbuckle Neck, illustrate the deep-seated maritime and agrarian identity of the Virginia peninsula.