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2013 Map of Hog Island

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Hog Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Hog Island and its network of tidal marshes dominate the center of this James River landscape, showing the complex interaction of land and water south of the colonial capital area. This survey reveals a striking contrast between the developed northern bank and the preserved southern shore. To the north, residential communities like Kingsmill on the James and Kingspoint surround the Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport, while the Colonial Pkwy skirts the riverfront near Jamestown Island.

South of the main channel, the landscape transitions to the marshy reaches of Gravel Neck and the expansive grounds of Chippokes. This area is defined by winding tidal inlets such as College Run and Lower Chippokes Cr, which have shaped the settlement patterns of Highgate and Homewood. The map also details navigational channels like Goose Hill Channel and Tribell Shoal Channel, essential for maritime traffic moving through Cobham Bay.