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2011 Map of Newport News South

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Newport News South
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 and Nansemond River dominate this coastal survey, where the deep-water Newport News Channel meets the industrial waterfront of Newport News. The maritime infrastructure is prominent, featuring the Newport News Marine Terminal, the Newport News Cruise Terminal, and multiple piers stretching into the water. In the middle of the river, the Newport News Middle Ground Lighthouse serves as a critical navigational aid at the edge of the Newport News Middle Ground.

Residential growth is evident in neighborhoods like Christophers Shores and Stuart Gardens, while older heritage sites such as Pleasant Shade Cemetery and Greenlawn Cemetery provide links to the area's genealogy. Across the water, the survey details the marshy reaches of Ragged Island and small settlements like Eclipse and Crittenden, reflecting the historical reliance on these waterways for transport and local industry.