1907 Map of Yorktown

About this map

Yorktown and the surrounding Tidewater region are captured here in a moment of deep historical layers, showing the landscape as it appeared in the early twentieth century. The map highlights the heavy military and maritime heritage along the James River and York River, marking sites like Old Fort and the National Cem alongside numerous Old Earthworks. The area is characterized by large necks of land and islands, including Hog Island and Jamestown Island, where the terrain transitions from marshy points to cultivated bluffs.