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2016 Map of Williamsburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Williamsburg and the surrounding Tidewater landscape appear in high detail on this contemporary survey, showcasing the historical core alongside 21st-century residential expansion. The campus of the Coll of William and Mary and the Bruton Parish Churchyard anchor the city center, while the eastern edge is defined by the Colonial National Historical Park and the restricted grounds of the Camp Peary Landing Strip.

A complex network of tidal creeks and marshes, including Queen Creek and Skimino Creek, reveals the region's intricate relationship with the York River. Modern subdivisions like Forest Hill Park, Middletowne Farms, and Skipwith Farms fill the spaces between historic sites, reflecting decades of growth. Local genealogy and history are preserved in names like the Galt Family Cem and the Cedar Grove Cem, while large water bodies like the Waller Mill Reservoir and Queens Lake dominate the wooded terrain north of the city.