1984 Map of Norge

About this map

Green Spring Ruins within the Colonial National Historical Park anchors the southern portion of this James City County landscape, where the colonial past meets the mid-1980s expansion of the Virginia Peninsula. The terrain is defined by the intricate finger-like inlets of the Chickahominy River, including Gordon Creek and Yarmouth Creek, which create a series of isolated necks and islands such as Uncles Neck and Yarmouth Island. The rail corridor of the Chesapeake and Ohio facilitates a string of settlements from Norge down to Lightfoot, marking the transition from traditional rural landings like Claybank Landing to emerging residential areas like Windsor Forest. Numerous historic religious sites, such as the James City Chapel and Chickahominy Ch, are documented alongside industrial features like the Substation and various claypits, illustrating the area's mix of heritage preservation and modern utility.