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2016 Map of Hampton

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Hampton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The coastal landscapes of the Virginia Peninsula are shown here in detail, centered on the urban core of Hampton and its surrounding waterfront neighborhoods. The map highlights a complex geography of tidal marshes and points, from Old Point Comfort at the southern tip to Plumtree Island and the Poquoson River in the north. This 2016 survey documents the extensive residential development that has filled in the areas between historical landmarks, including the campus of Hampton Univ and the sprawling Langley Air Force Base.

Tracing local history is aided by numerous burial sites throughout the quadrangle, such as Saint John's Cem, Elmerton Cem, and Trinity Cem. Significant civil engineering projects like the James V. Bickford Memorial Bridge and the B T Washington Memorial Bridge demonstrate the infrastructure required to connect these peninsula communities across waterways like Harris River and Brights Cr. From the established streets of Phoebus to the seaside recreation at Buckroe Beach, the map provides a contemporary view of this heavily settled maritime region.