Loading map...

1948 Map of Norfolk North

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Norfolk North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Hampton Roads serves as the focal point for this post-war naval and military landscape, where the Elizabeth River meets the Chesapeake Bay. The map documents a period of significant military presence, dominated by the US Naval Reservation and US Army Base, alongside the burgeoning residential neighborhoods of Titustown, Colonial Heights, and Winona. The intricate shoreline of Willoughby Bay and Tanners Creek shows a complex network of docks and maritime infrastructure, including the Willoughby Spit Ferry Lt and various anchorage lights.

Residential development is seen maturing in areas like Oakdale Farms and Monticello Village, while community landmarks such as Granby HS, Forest Lawn Cemetery, and De Paul Hospital provide touchpoints for local historians. The geography is defined by narrow landforms like Willoughby Spit and the recreation-oriented waterfront at Willoughby Beach and Ocean View, contrasted with the industrial and naval footprint of Lambert Pt and the expansive Craney I US Naval Reservation.