1944 Map of Yorktown

About this map

The U S Naval Reservation and military installations of the Peninsula dominate this wartime landscape during the height of the 1940s. Centered between the York River and James River, the map documents the mobilization of the era at Fort Eustis and Camp Patrick Henry, showing the dense barrack and infrastructure layouts required for World War II operations. This military footprint is layered over centuries of American history, including the Colonial National Monument and the National Cem at Yorktown. The survey captures the intricate drainage of the Peninsula, from Skiffes Creek to the City of Newport News Reservoir. Inland, smaller communities like Lee Hall, Oriana, and Denbigh are situated alongside the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, while local spiritual and educational landmarks like Lebanon Ch and the York Co Training Sch provide glimpses into the mid-century social fabric of York and Warwick Counties.