2019 Map of Hampton

About this map

Fort Monroe National Monument and the historic grounds of Hampton National Cemetery anchor the southern peninsula of this coastal Virginia landscape. The maritime character of the region is defined by the intricate waterways of the Back River, Hampton River, and the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel corridor. To the north, the sprawling marshes of Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge contrast with the heavy military footprint of Langley Air Force Base. Residential developments like Buckroe Beach, Fox Hill, and Sinclair Farms trace the evolution of the city's neighborhoods around established institutions such as Hampton University and the Hampton City Courthouse. This survey details the transition from the dense urban grid of Hampton to the tidal creeks and points of Poquoson, illustrating the balance between strategic military installations and residential waterfront life.