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2022 Map of Suffolk

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The eastern expanse of the Great Dismal Swamp dominates this landscape, defined by an intricate network of historical hydrological features such as Washington Ditch, Jericho Ditch, and Badger Ditch. These engineered waterways reflect the complex history of drainage and land management in this wetland environment. At the edge of this wilderness, the city of Suffolk serves as a central hub, where the Nansemond River begins its course and major transport corridors like Holland Rd and Carolina Rd converge.

Local history is preserved in the numerous named burying grounds and small settlements scattered along the wetland fringe. Genealogists can locate Cedar Hill Cem, Skeeter Cem, and Carver Memorial Cem, while researchers of rural communities can trace the footprints of Skeetertown, Magnolia, and Saunders. The map also captures modern infrastructure adjacent to these historical sites, including the Suffolk Executive Airport and the Mills E Godwin Junior Courts Building, illustrating the continued development of the Tidewater region.