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2022 Map of Norge

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Norge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Norge and Lightfoot anchor the modern landscape of James City County in this recent survey, showcasing the continued growth of communities situated northwest of the colonial capital. The landscape is a complex intersection of suburban expansion and preserved land, most notably within the Colonial National Historical Park. Waterways like the Chickahominy River and Yarmouth Creek define the western boundaries, surrounding islands such as Wright Island and Yarmouth Island. This geography creates a distinct contrast between the developed corridors along Richmond Rd and the protected marshes and forests.

Institutional and historical landmarks are prevalent, including the Virginia Peninsula Community College Historic Triangle Campus and the James City Chapel Cem. To the north, the Little Creek Reservoir serves as a major geographical feature, while smaller settlements like Centerville and Five Forks mark key intersections. Traces of older rural life remain visible through labels such as Warren Mill, providing a link to the agrarian roots of the Peninsula even as modern residential developments like Jamestown Farms continue to fill the landscape.