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1965 Map of Norfolk South

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

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Southern Branch Elizabeth River serves as the central artery for this mid-1960s industrial and military landscape, separating the dense residential grids of Portsmouth from the expansion of Norfolk. This period shows the height of maritime infrastructure, dominated by the massive U S Naval Shipyard and the U S Naval Ammunition Depot. Notable transportation links connect the region, including the Jordan Bridge and the Midtown Tunnel, alongside an extensive rail network featuring the Seaboard Coast Line and Norfolk Southern.

Neighborhoods like Cavalier Manor, Shea Terrace, and Douglas Park are shown in detail, illustrating the post-war residential density of the Tidewater area. Educational and social institutions are well-represented, from the Virginia State College campus to the Frederick Military Academy. This survey also preserves the location of the now-defunct South Norfolk Airport and several historic burial grounds, such as Mt Calvary Cemetery and Olive Branch Cemetery.