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2011 Map of Mulberry Island

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mulberry Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The James River dominates this coastal landscape, separating the residential expansions of Newport News from the quieter reaches of Smithfield. On the eastern shore, a dense network of suburban developments such as Menchville, Hidenwood, and Beverly Hills reflects the late-century growth of the peninsula. Local history is anchored by the Warwick River Mennonite Cemetery near Old Orchard, while the industrial and agricultural heritage of the water is seen at Sluice Millpond and Hoopes Landing.

Across the water to the southwest, the terrain shifts to the tidal marshes and points of Isle of Wight County. Features like Mogarts Beach and Aberdeen Field sit near the confluence of the Pagan River and the James. This 2011 survey captures a landscape of transition, where established neighborhoods like Warwick Lawns meet the natural complex of Mulberry Island and its surrounding wetlands, including Thorofare Island and Swash Hole Island.