2019 Map of Newport News South

About this map

The James River dominates this coastal landscape, serving as the central artery between Newport News and the surrounding shores of Suffolk and Hampton. The map details the complex maritime infrastructure of the Hampton Roads region, anchored by the Monitor - Merrimac Memorial Bridge - Tunnel and the James River Bridge. These massive spans connect the urban core with residential communities and former agricultural land. On the western bank, small settlements such as Eclipse and Crittenden are situated near Batten Bay and the winding Chuckatuck Creek. Inland, local history is preserved through family and community landmarks like Ames Cem, Wright Cem, and Benns Church. The transition from the developed waterfront at Newport News Point to the wetlands and marshes of Ragged Island illustrates the geographic variety of the Virginia Tidewater. Subdivisions like Twin Pines and Merrifield show the continued growth of the region into the late 2010s.