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2019 Map of Williamsburg

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Williamsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Williamsburg is the focal point of this coastal Virginia study, revealing a landscape where colonial heritage and modern development meet. The city center is anchored by the historic College of William and Mary and the Bruton Parish Churchyard, while numerous small cemeteries such as Cedar Grove Cem, Galt Family Cem, and Jones Family Cem provide vital touchpoints for genealogical research. The region's military and preservation footprint is significant, with the sprawling Colonial National Historical Park and the Colonial National Historic Pkwy winding through the terrain toward Cheatham Annex and Porta Bello on the York River.

Residential growth is evident in dozens of named neighborhoods like Skipwith Farms and Greensprings, contrasting with the more rural northern reaches near Skimino Farms. Transportation corridors are dominated by the CSX Transportation rail line and Interstate 64, which bisect the peninsula. Ecological features include the tidal reaches of Queen Creek and the wooded wetlands of Whiteman Swamp, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Virginia Tidewater region.