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1984 Map of Williamsburg

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Williamsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

College of William and Mary anchors the historic core of this Tidewater survey, illustrating a landscape defined by its proximity to the massive estuaries of the James River and York River. By the early 1980s, the region demonstrates a dense layering of colonial heritage and modern strategic importance, where the Colonial National Historical Park and Jamestown Island sit adjacent to significant military and scientific installations. The corridor between Newport News and Hampton is heavily developed, featuring the NASA Langley Research Center and Langley Air Force Base.

Maritime activity is evident across the Chesapeake Bay, with detailed bathymetric data marking Wolf Trap and the York Spit. Farther inland, the rural character of Surry and Gloucester contrasts with the industrial presence of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. From the Chippokes Plantation State Park on the southern shore to the US Naval Weapons Station, the map captures a pivotal Virginian crossroads where deep-water navigation meets historic preservation.