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1955 Map of Bowers Hill, 1958 Print
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1955 Map of Bowers Hill

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Western Branch of the Elizabeth River dominates this mid-1950s landscape, serving as a focal point for burgeoning residential developments like Sterling Point and Park Manor. The map reveals a transition from the agricultural and tidal landscapes of Knotts Neck toward the industrial and infrastructure corridors near Bowers Hill. Five different railroad lines, including the Virginian and Seaboard Air Line, converge in the southern sector, illustrating the region's importance as a transportation hub.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain