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2016 Map of Virginia Beach

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Virginia Beach dominates the northern Atlantic coastline on this sheet, showing the intensive residential and commercial development of the oceanfront. The landscape transitions from the dense urban grid of the resort area near Lake Holly and Rudee Inlet to the tidal wetlands and sheltered waters of the south. Significant water bodies like Lake Redwing and Lake Tecumseh are separated from the ocean by narrow coastal strips, reflecting the complex hydrology of the region.

Southward, the settlement patterns become more localized at Dam Neck Corner and Sandbridge Beach. The map details a variety of ecological zones, including Lovetts Marsh and James Swamp, providing a look at the preserved natural spaces that exist alongside established neighborhoods like Seatack and Bird Neck Point. The inclusion of various "Points" and "Guts" like Rainey Point and Black Gut underscores the intricate shoreline that has shaped the history of the area.