1968 Map of Parksley

About this map

Parksley sits at the heart of this coastal Virginia landscape, serving as a key rail hub along the Penn Central line during the late 1960s. The map illustrates a transition from the agricultural interior to the intricate salt marshes and tidal guts of Beasley Bay. Small communities like Guilford, Lee Mont, and Hopeton are connected by narrow roads, with numerous rural churches such as Bethel Ch and St Thomas Ch anchoring the local geography. Along the shoreline, the topography gives way to an expansive network of waterways including Great Gut, Guilford Creek, and Little Back Creek. Evidence of the region’s maritime and fishing heritage is visible at Parker Landing and the various islands like Webb Island and the Bernard Islands. The presence of many small family cemeteries and named landings makes this a significant record for understanding the historical settlement patterns of Accomack County.