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1965 Map of Hog Island

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Hog Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Hog Island and the broad expanse of the James River dominate this mid-century topographic record of the Virginia Peninsula. The landscape reflects a intersection of early American colonial history and Cold War military presence, with the Colonial National Historical Parkway winding near the Carters Grove Historical Home and the historic Jamestown Island. Across the river, the Hog Island State Waterfowl Refuge sits on the marshy reaches of Gravel Neck, while substantial military installations like Camp Wallace Military Res and the U S Naval Weapons Station occupy the northern shore.

Transportation patterns are well-defined by the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad and the Williamsburg Jamestown Airport, serving established communities like Grove and Birchwood Park. On the southern bank, the rural character remains evident through family-named landmarks and natural drainage systems like Lower Chippokes Creek and Lawnes Creek. The map also captures local community centers such as Zion Ch and the Travis Cem, providing essential markers for genealogical research in James City and Surry Counties.