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1965 Map of Bowers Hill, 1967 Print
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1965 Map of Bowers Hill

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Dismal Swamp dominates the southern reaches of this landscape, its dark wetlands contrasting with the rapidly expanding suburban corridors of the mid-1960s. The region is a dense network of residential developments and older settlements, where Pughsville and Shoulders Hill sit between major transportation arteries. The map documents a critical moment of infrastructure growth, with the Military Highway and several railroads including the Seaboard Air Line and Norfolk and Western carving through the terrain. The eastern edge reveals the industrial and maritime character of the Western Branch Elizabeth River, while institutional landmarks like the US Naval Supply Center and the Portsmouth Airport underscore the area's strategic importance during the Cold War era. Established community pillars, such as Churchland High Sch and St Marys Ch, provide essential points of reference for local historians.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1965
Date Published1967
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain