2016 Map of Newport News South

About this map

The James River and Nansemond River converge in this coastal area, dominated by the massive infrastructure of the Monitor - Merrimac Memorial Bridge - Tunnel. On the northern shore, the urban industrial waterfront of Newport News and Hampton features a dense grid of streets such as Warwick Blvd and Jefferson Ave. Across the water, the landscape shifts toward the marshy reaches of Isle of Wight County and the northern edge of Suffolk. This geography is defined by a complex network of shoals, including Willis John Shoal and Noggins Shoal, which historically dictated the maritime approach to these Hampton Roads ports. Smaller communities like Eclipse and Crittenden provide a glimpse into the tidal-influenced settlements that line the western banks, where land is deeply articulated by inlets like Chuckatuck Creek and Bleakhorn Creek.