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1955 Map of Cape Henry

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Cape Henry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Cape Henry serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay. The area is characterized by a complex network of tidal waterways and peninsulas, including Great Neck and Little Neck, which separate the expansive Lynnhaven Bay from the ocean shore. Large tracts of protected land define the northeastern corner, notably the US Military Reservation at Fort Story and the extensive woodlands of Seashore State Park.

Residential growth is evident in early mid-century subdivisions like Lynnhaven Colony and Baylake Pines, situated near the Lynnhaven Inlet. Navigational history is marked by the presence of both the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse and the newer Cape Henry Lighthouse. Further inland, family names and local landmarks such as Keeling Drain, Witch Duck Bay, and Eagles Nest Point provide rich detail for those tracing the historical geography of Princess Anne County.