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2013 Map of Suffolk

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Suffolk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Nansemond River and its accompanying wetlands define the northern landscape of this Virginia city, where residential development such as Westhaven Lakes and Riverview sits alongside the water's edge. This 2013 survey illustrates a dense network of neighborhoods including Philadelphia, Saratoga Place, and Collander -Bishop Meadows, reflecting the city's modern suburban character. South of the city center, the terrain opens into broader agricultural and marshy tracts, where the Suffolk Executive Airport serves as a prominent landmark.

The hydrological history of the region is evident in the managed drainage systems that intersect the landscape. Long-established features like the Jericho Ditch, Washington Ditch, and Badger Ditch cut through the lower portions of the quadrangle. These engineering works, along with significant reservoirs like Lake Meade and Lake Kilby, highlight the area's transition from the developed core of South Suffolk to the preserved environments of the surrounding coastal plain.