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1955 Map of Norfolk North

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Norfolk North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

U S Naval Reservation dominates the northern reaches of this mid-century survey, a period when the Hampton Roads waterfront supported massive military and maritime infrastructure. The intricate coastline is defined by the Willoughby Spit and Sewells Point, where the Elizabeth River Channel and Newport News Channel meet. Inland, the growth of residential neighborhoods like Larchmont, Oakdale Farms, and Wards Corner reflects the post-war expansion of the area.

Transportation networks are heavily represented by the Virginian Railway and the Norfolk and Western Railway, which served the shipping terminals at Lambert Point. Notable civic landmarks including Granby High Sch, De Paul Hospital, and Forest Lawn Cemetery provide essential reference points for genealogists tracing family locations in this era. The map also captures specialized coastal features, such as the Craney Island Disposal Area and the isolated U S Mil Res Fort Wool (Aban'd) positioned near Old Point Comfort.