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1969 Map of Hopewell

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The James River and Appomattox River confluence defines this late-1960s landscape, where industrial expansion meets deep-rooted Tidewater history. The city of Hopewell serves as the focal point, characterized by its dense street grid and significant riverfront infrastructure including a large Filtration Plant and industrial waste ponds. To the west, the Fort Lee Military Reservation and the Federal Reformatory occupy substantial acreage, while the S C L railroad line cuts through the historic settlements of Bermuda Hundred and Screamersville. The map also preserves the site of several breastworks, hinting at the area's strategic defensive importance in previous centuries. Along the northern bends of the James, the Presque Isle National Wildlife Refuge provides a sharp contrast to the nearby Gravel Pits and suburban developments of Kenwood and Highland Park.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1969
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain