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2013 Map of Hampton

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Hampton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The coastal peninsula of Hampton is defined by its military installations and deep maritime history, centered on the strategic positioning of Langley Air Force Base and the historic tip at Old Point Comfort Lighthouse. The landscape is a dense network of suburban developments and waterfront communities such as Phoebus, Kecoughtan, and Buckroe Beach. These areas are deeply tied to the tidal waters of the Back River and the Hampton River, where long-standing infrastructure like the James V. Bickford Memorial Bridge and Washington Memorial Bridge facilitate movement across the marshes and creeks.

Maritime activity is evident through numerous landmarks, including Amorys Wharf, the Grandview Fishing Pier, and the Old Point Comfort Marina. The residential character is diverse, ranging from established neighborhoods like Pine Chapel Village and Sherwood Park to the beachside developments of Malo Beach and Buckroe Gardens. This map documents a modern Virginia coastal landscape where historic maritime points of interest coexist with massive federal infrastructure and dense 21st-century residential growth.