1968 Map of Bloxom

About this map

Bloxom and its neighboring villages sit at the heart of this coastal Virginia survey, which illustrates the transition from the farm-and-rail corridor to the intricate wetlands of the Atlantic shore. The Penn Central railroad serves as the primary inland artery, connecting Hallwood, Mears Station, and Rue through a landscape dotted with country congregations like Bethel Ch and Metomkin Ch. The eastern half of the map is dominated by the tidal complexities of Gargathy Bay and Assawoman Bay, protected by Metomkin Island. A significant modern footprint is visible on Wallops Island, where the National Aeronautics and Space Administration facilities represent the emerging aerospace presence in this rural county. From the North Accomack Sch to the Public Boat Landing, the map records a community deeply tied to both its agrarian roots and the sea.