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1965 Map of Norfolk North

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Norfolk North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The sprawling maritime and military infrastructure of the Hampton Roads waterfront dominates this mid-1960s survey. At the northern tip of the peninsula, the Naval Base and Naval Air Station stand as massive installations alongside the Hampton Roads Army Terminal, reflecting the area's strategic importance during the Cold War. The map captures the complex shoreline from Sewell Point to the narrow Willoughby Spit, where the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel provides a vital link across the water.

Residential growth is evident in neighborhoods like Lochhaven, Algonquin Park, and Talbot Park, which are woven between the branches of the Lafayette River. Local history is anchored by institutions such as Old Dominion College and the Forest Lawn Cemetery. The industrial footprint of the Norfolk and Western railway lines leading to the Lamberts Point Terminal illustrates the city's role as a major shipping hub.