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2016 Map of Norfolk North

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Norfolk North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

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Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) dominates the northern edge of this coastal landscape where the James River meets the Chesapeake Bay. This 2016 survey illustrates the high-density urban geography of Norfolk, characterized by dozens of distinct residential neighborhoods like Algonquin Park, Larchmont, and Winona. The map details the complex maritime infrastructure of the region, from the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel connecting to Hampton to the extensive shipping channels of the Elizabeth River and Newport News Channel.

Genealogists and local historians can trace specific street-level development across established communities such as Colonial Place and Wards Corner. The transition from land to water is marked by prominent geographic features like Willoughby Spit and Sewells Point Spit, alongside educational landmarks like Old Dominion University. The presence of Craney Island and the Intracoastal Waterway highlights the area's ongoing importance as a strategic naval and commercial hub.