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1965 Map of Hampton

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Hampton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The coastal defense and aviation heritage of the Virginia Peninsula are centered here, where Fort Monroe and Langley Air Force Base dominate the strategic landscape. This 1960s-era topography reveals a dense urban expansion from the historic center of Hampton toward the salt marshes of Plum Tree Island. The map records the integration of military, academic, and residential life, notably at the Hampton Institute and surrounding neighborhoods like Merrimac Shores and Pleasant Manor.

Along the Chesapeake Bay shoreline, the transition from industrial and military use to natural preservation is evident, with the Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge protecting the northern reaches while the Chesapeake and Ohio RR supports the city's transport network. Significant local landmarks include the Old Point Comfort Lighthouse and several schools and cemeteries, including the National Cem, reflecting the area's deep-rooted maritime and military history.