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1965 Map of Hampton

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Hampton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Fort Monroe anchors the southern tip of this coastal survey, guarding the entrance to Hampton Roads at Old Point Comfort. The landscape reflects a dense mid-century mix of military installations and suburban expansion, with Langley Air Force Base and the Langley Research Center dominating the northwest corner. These federal facilities are surrounded by a network of established neighborhoods such as Riverdale, Sinclair Farms, and Buckroe Gardens.

Tracing the tidal edges of Back River and the Chesapeake Bay, the map reveals a history of maritime life through features like Amorys Wharf and the Lighthouse (Aban'd) near Grand View. Significant local institutions, including the Hampton Institute and numerous cemeteries like the National Cem and Oakland Cem, provide valuable landmarks for genealogists. To the north, the undeveloped wetlands of the Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge and Big Salt Marsh provide a stark contrast to the burgeoning urban centers of Hampton and Poquoson.