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1954 Map of Fentress

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Fentress
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal Intracoastal Waterway cuts a straight path across this landscape, serving as a vital artery for mid-century water traffic. At Great Bridge, the infrastructure of the Great Bridge Lock and nearby Substation support this navigable corridor, while the Norfolk Southern tracks bisect the region's agricultural lands. The landscape is dotted with several rural settlements including Fentress, Oak Grove, and Hickory.

Military and community life are represented by the presence of the U S Naval Reservation (Fentress Landing Field) and numerous local centers of worship and education. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of the area through landmarks like Bethel Ch, Mount Pleasant Sch, and the Pleasant Grove Cem. The map illustrates a period of gradual expansion near the boundary of Virginia Beach City and Chesapeake City.