2011 Map of Parksley

About this map

Parksley serves as the inland anchor for this 2011 survey of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, where established agricultural and rail-oriented settlements transition into a complex network of coastal marshes and tidal guts. The landscape is defined by the contrast between the organized street grids of towns like Whitesville and Bloxom and the erratic labyrinth of Beasley Bay to the west. Local genealogy and industry are marked by sites such as the Liberty Cemetery and the Drummonds Millpond Dam at The Oaks. The coastal fringe is a mosaic of family-named points and islands, including Peters Point, Jacks Island, and Jobes Island, reflecting a long history of maritime activity. Small hamlets like Lee Mont and Justisville are linked by rural routes that trace the higher ground of Bailey Ridge and The Ridge, providing a clear view of the habitation patterns in Accomack County before the marshlands take over.