TOPOGRAPHIC MAP EXERCISES - Hopewell Quadrangle

Quadrangle Name: HOPEWELL, VIRGINIA
Physiographic Region: COASTAL PLAIN

This map is on the Coastal Plain.

1. Hopewell is located at the confluence of what two rivers?
2. Study the path of the James River across the northern part of the map. Can you find two or even three indications that the James has changed its course over time?
3. Given that the Coastal Plain is made up of sandy soil, what evidence is there in the southwest corner of the map that you are on the Coastal Plain?
4. Hopewell is a major chemical manufacturing city. What evidence on the map tells you that you probably would not want to live east of the urbanized (pink) area?
5. What is the use of the swampy land in the northeast corner of the map?
6. Notice all the tidal flats in the James River. How many shipwreck remnants can you find?
7. List all the cities and counties you can find on the map which use rivers for part of their boundaries.
8. What military installation is located just west of Hopewell?

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