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1965 Map of Virginia Beach

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Virginia Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Virginia Beach presents a bustling mid-century coastal landscape, dominated by a mix of leisure, local industry, and significant military infrastructure. The urban core is tightly packed along the Boardwalk, Pacific Ave, and Atlantic Ave, supported by the Norfolk Southern rail line. To the south, the landscape transitions into a series of strategic zones, including the State Military Reservation and the extensive U S Naval Reservation Fleet Anti-Air Warfare Training Center.

Interspersed among these installations are small communities and landmarks like Seatack, Croatan Beach, and the Princess Anne County Club. The coastal geography is defined by inland waters such as Lake Rudee and Redwing Lake, which sit behind the dunes of Dam Neck. Educational and religious life is marked by the presence of the Star of the Sea Sch and Temple Emanuel, providing a glimpse into the established neighborhood fabric of the era.