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1965 Map of Ware Neck

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Ware Neck
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The coastal peninsulae of Chapel Neck and White Neck dominate this mid-century survey of the Virginia Tidewater. Situated where the North River and Ware River meet Mobjack Bay, the landscape is defined by its maritime infrastructure and small rural crossroads. Evidence of the region’s river-based economy is found at Auburn Wharf and the Baileys Wharf Beacon, while the interior is dotted with historical community centers like James Store and Fort Nonsense.

A dense network of country parishes serves the area, including Spring Hill Ch, Locust Grove Ch, and Mt Zion Ch. The map captures the transition of the shoreline from established settlements like Elmington and Nuttall toward newer residential pockets like Glen Roy Estates. Navigational markers such as Cradle Pt Light and Lone Point Light highlight the continued importance of the local waterways for transport and trade.