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1968 Map of Saxis

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Saxis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Saxis Island and the neighboring marshlands of the Eastern Shore define this coastal survey, where the town of Saxis sits at the terminus of a narrow land bridge surrounded by Pocomoke Sound and Freeschool Marsh. The landscape is a intricate network of tidal guts and bays, including Robin Hood Bay and Beasley Bay, reflecting a maritime economy reliant on the water. Inland, the settlements of Sanford, Grotons, and Marsh Market are connected by rural roads, dotted with local landmarks like Pocomoke Ch and Halls Chapel.

The map reveals the historical geography of the Maryland-Virginia border, which cuts through the sound just north of Tunnels Island. In the northeastern corner, Shelltown sits along the Pocomoke River near Pitts Neck, illustrating the reliance on protected waterways for transport and commerce. From Hammock Landing to Flag Pond Landing, these small access points serve as vital links between the productive marshes and the established communities of Accomack County.