2019 Map of Fentress

About this map

The Intracoastal Waterway and the Southern Branch Elizabeth River define the northern corridor of this region, where the community of Great Bridge serves as a focal point for local transit and commerce. Moving southeast, the landscape transitions from the suburban density of Edgewood and Oak Grove into the more open, marshy terrain of Gum Swamp. Military operations are represented by the sprawling Fentress Naval Auxiliary Field, situated east of the Fentress settlement. Further south, the rural character becomes more pronounced near Hickory and Long Ridge, where the Pocaty River winds through the coastal lowlands. Local history is anchored by sites like Mount Pleasant Cem and Pleasant Grove Cem, which provide geographic touchstones for family researchers and historians interested in the enduring layout of these Virginia communities.