1968 Map of Hallwood

About this map

The borderlands of the Eastern Shore where Maryland and Virginia meet are defined by the winding course of Pitts Creek and the tidal reaches of the Pocomoke River. In this 1960s landscape, the Penn Central corridor serves as the primary spine for a string of rural crossroads and agricultural hamlets. Settlements like New Church, Oak Hall, and Temperanceville anchor a network of farms and sandpits, while coastal drainages such as Bullbegger Creek and Holdens Creek reach inland toward the rail line. Local life is mapped through its institutions, including Atlantic High Sch and a series of historic congregations like Pittsville Ch and Jerusalem Ch. The presence of Tunnels Mill and numerous family cemeteries suggests a deep-rooted lineage of community settlement along the Virginia-Maryland line.