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1965 Map of Williamsburg

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Williamsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Williamsburg and its surrounding York County landscape are shown here during a period of mid-century growth and preservation. The map highlights the core of the Historical Area, including landmarks like the Governor's Palace and The Capitol, while simultaneously documenting the expansion of institutional and military footprints. The College of William and Mary campus is detailed alongside the large Eastern State Hospital complex and the sprawling Camp Peary Naval Reservation.

Transport and water define the region's geography, from the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad line to the winding Colonial National Historical Parkway. Natural features such as Waller Mill Reservoir and Matoaka Lake provide a counterpoint to the growing residential subdivisions like Skipwith Farms and Plantation Heights. Small historic sites, including Porta Bello and Bruton Parish Ch, remain integrated into a landscape increasingly shaped by the U S Naval Supply Center and other defense-related activities.