Loading map...

2016 Map of Poquoson West

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Poquoson West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The intricate tidal shorelines of the Chesapeake Bay define this coastal landscape, where the York County peninsula fragments into numerous necks and coves. Residential settlements like Hornsbyville, Grafton, and Seaford are woven into a geography shaped by Chisman Cr and Back Cr, reflecting a modern era of suburban growth built upon deep colonial roots. The western edge is bounded by the Colonial National Historical Park, while the southern reaches contain the vital Harwoods Mill Reservoir and the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport.

Cultural history is preserved in several local burial sites, including Zion Cem, Hopkins Cem, and the Hopson Gravesite. The map details the complex maritime interface of Goodwin Neck and the Goodwin Islands, leading out toward the York Haven Anchorage. This transition from the developed interiors of Newport News to the aquatic stretches of the Thorofare illustrates the enduring connection between the Virginia Peninsula's inland infrastructure and its maritime environment.