1965 Map of Kempsville

About this map

The Tidewater region near Kempsville and the eastern reaches of Norfolk are caught in a period of rapid suburban expansion during the mid-1960s. Dense residential developments such as Aragona Village, Carolanne Farms, and Pembroke Manor push into former agricultural lands, while the southern half of the map remains largely open swamp and woodland. The transition is anchored by traditional landmarks like Old St Matthews Ch and Old Donation Ch, juxtaposed against new infrastructure like the Norfolk Southern Railroad and the expansive Municipal Hospital.