1968 Map of Hallwood

About this map

The Pocomoke River and its intricate network of tributaries like Pitts Creek and Bullbegger Creek define the northern border of this Virginia Eastern Shore landscape. In the late 1960s, the corridor between New Church and Hallwood was a patchwork of small agricultural settlements and rural infrastructure. The Penn Central railroad tracks run parallel to U S Highway 13, anchoring a string of communities including Oak Hall, Lecato, and Temperanceville. Local life centered around country institutions such as Jerusalem Ch, Friendship Ch, and Atlantic High Sch, while numerous small cemeteries and landmarks like Jenkins Bridge offer specific points of interest for genealogical research. The presence of several sandpits and Tunnels Mill suggests a landscape shaped by both natural resources and long-standing local industry. In the eastern portion, the settlement of Atlantic serves as a gateway toward the coast, supported by a network of winding branches like Assawoman Creek.