1964 Map of Bon Air

About this map

The James River corridor west of Richmond underwent significant suburban expansion during the 1960s, a transition visible through the purple-tinted urban extensions of neighborhoods like Stratford Hills and Westhampton. Along the northern bank, the University of Richmond and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal dominate the riverside landscape, while the historic Bellona Arsenal Ruins sit quietly on the southern bank in Chesterfield County. This era shows the development of major residential clusters such as Bon Air and Tuckahoe, connected by the burgeoning Chippenham Parkway. Educational institutions are a prominent fixture, ranging from the Collegiate School to the Douglas-Freeman High School, reflecting the post-war population boom. Infrastructure like the Huguenot Memorial Bridge and the Southern Railway facilitate the connection between these growing suburbs and the urban core.