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1965 Map of Mulberry Island

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Mulberry Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Mulberry Island and the western reaches of Newport News dominate this mid-1960s survey, illustrating the significant residential and military expansion along the James River. The eastern shore of the Warwick River shows a dense network of suburban developments including Maple Grove, Hidenwood, and Beverly Hills, while the western bank is largely defined by the restricted grounds of the Fort Eustis Military Reservation.

Insights into local life are visible through landmarks like the Prison Farm near Menchville and various community staples such as Sanford Sch and Denbigh Ch. Transportation and industry are anchored by the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor, while recreational spaces like the James River Country Club and Warwick Yacht Club emphasize the region's relationship with its extensive waterfront. Across the water, the Isle of Wight County shoreline remains less developed, marked by Mogarts Beach and the marshy edges of Lake Tormentor.