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1944 Map of Hampton

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Hampton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Hampton and its surrounding peninsula communities are depicted during the height of the Second World War, showing a landscape defined by significant military and institutional footprints. The massive installations of Langley Field and the U.S. Military Reservation at Fort Monroe dominate the shoreline, while the National Soldiers Home and National Cem highlight the area's long-standing connection to veteran care and service. The map records the intricate waterways of the Back River and Hampton River, which shaped local commerce at Amorys Wharf and Back Landing.

Residential and educational patterns are clear in settlements like Phoebus, Fox Hill, and Kecoughtan. Notable landmarks such as the Hampton Normal School and the recreational stretch of Buckroe Beach appear alongside numerous neighborhood places of worship like Wallace Mem Church and Zion Church. This survey captures the Virginia coast as a strategic hub where historic towns and naval traditions meet modern aviation and defense needs.