1968 Map of Parksley

About this map

The salt marshes and tidal guts of Accomack County define the landscape of the Eastern Shore in this 1960s study. Small agricultural and fishing settlements are distributed along the inland ridges, connected by a network of rural roads and the Penn Central rail line. The town of Parksley serves as a central hub, flanked by smaller communities like Whitesville and Hopeton. To the west, the intricate coastline of Beasley Bay is shaped by the Bernard Islands and numerous inlets such as Little Back Creek and France Creek. The inland areas are punctuated by small family-named landmarks and local institutions, including Guilford Church and the waters of Drummonds Millpond. This map captures the region's traditional reliance on its waterways and rail access before modern development significantly altered the rural character of the peninsula.