1943 Map of Hallwood

About this map

Pennsylvania railroad tracks bisect this portion of the Delmarva Peninsula, connecting a string of rural stations and crossroads during the Second World War. The landscape is defined by its transition from the tidal waters of the Pocomoke River and Messongo Creek to the inland agricultural communities of Hallwood and Temperanceville. Local commerce and community life center on small clusters like Jenkins Bridge, where the post office and nearby Tunnels Mill reflect an economy tied to both land and water. Numerous spiritual landmarks, including Jerusalem Ch and Shilo Ch, are scattered across the terrain, serving the established families of Atlantic and New Church. The map provides a precise record of the road network and property distribution just as the region’s traditional coastal and rail-dependent industries were shifting toward modern transit.