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1974 Map of Hopewell, 1977 Print
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1974 Map of Hopewell

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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Hopewell sits at the strategic confluence where the Appomattox River meets the James River, a location that has historically defined this region’s industrial and maritime character. This 1974 orthophotoquad captures the city's mid-century footprint, showing the dense residential grid and the heavy industrial sites lining the riverbanks. The aerial perspective reveals the sharp contrast between the developed urban core of the city and the intricate, marshy islands and meandering channels of the James and Appomattox. This photographic record is particularly useful for observing land-use patterns and infrastructure as they existed in the mid-1970s, before later decades of redevelopment altered the waterfront and surrounding suburban landscapes.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1974
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain