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West Point: US-33 MM 45.9 WB (Eltham Bridge)
West Point is best known in Virginia for its long-established paper mill, a defining presence in this small Tidewater town. It stands on the peninsula where the Mattaponi and Pamunkey rivers join to form the York River, a tidal waterway flowing southeast to Chesapeake Bay. West Point developed as a river port and commercial centre, and its waterfront setting still links industry with boating and the broad lowland character of Virginia's Coastal Plain. The town is also close to the Pamunkey Indian Reservation, homeland of the federally recognized Pamunkey Tribe. Roads and bridges through West Point connect its compact centre with rural King William and New Kent counties.
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West Point is best known in Virginia for standing where the Pamunkey and Mattaponi rivers join to form the York River. This small Tidewater town occupies a low-lying peninsula between the two tributaries, with the York River flowing southeast toward Chesapeake Bay. Its working identity has long been tied to the paper industry, and a large mill remains a prominent local presence. Riverfront parks, marinas and nearby waters support boating and fishing, while the annual West Point Crab Carnival celebrates a Chesapeake Bay food tradition. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Virginia’s Tidewater.
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