1942 Map of Chesconessex

About this map

Pocomoke Sound dominates the northwestern expanse of this coastal chart, where the intricate salt marshes and tidal guts of Accomack County meet the open water. The landscape is defined by a dense archipelago of wetlands including Big Marsh, Tobacco Island, and Savage Island. Navigation through these shallow reaches is guided by the Beach Island Shoal Light, marking the transition from the sound into the more protected waters of Island Bay. On the southern mainland, the settlement of Chesconessex sits near the mouth of Chesconessex Creek, serving as a small hub for the local maritime economy. Further inland, Leatherbury Church stands as a primary community landmark, anchored by a benchmark at the road intersection. The map reveals a world of water-access points like The Thorofare and family-named landforms such as Russell I and Scott I, illustrating the deep connection between the residents and the surrounding estuaries.