2016 Map of Saxis

About this map

Saxis Island and the neighboring shoreline of Accomack Co, Virginia, define this coastal landscape at the edge of Pocomoke Sound. The map reveals a high-density network of marshlands and narrow waterways, including Mantrap Gut, Robin Hood Bay, and the expansive The Muds. The settlement of Saxis is clustered on the western shore, where the Baptist Churchyard Cem serves as a significant genealogical marker for the island community. Inland, the landscape transitions to small agricultural and residential hubs such as Sanford, Grotons, and Messongo. The state border between Virginia and Maryland follows the course of the Pocomoke River near Shelltown, illustrating the complex water-based boundaries of the Delmarva Peninsula. This survey captures a moment where local life is intricately tied to the surrounding marsh environments, from Michael Marsh to the timbered reaches near Poulson.