1964 Map of Bon Air

About this map

The James River corridor west of Richmond serves as the focal point of this mid-1960s study, showcasing the rapid suburban expansion into western Henrico and northern Chesterfield counties. The landscape is a mix of established academic grounds like the University of Richmond and historic industrial remnants, most notably the Bellona Arsenal Ruins situated near the riverbanks. Residential growth is visible in the emergence of neighborhoods such as Tuckahoe, Bon Air, and Stratford Hills, while older pockets like Ziontown and Gayton maintain their distinct identities. Transportation infrastructure, including the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad and the historic Kanawha Canal, illustrates the area's long-standing connection to commerce and the river. Purple revision overlays from the late 1980s document the intensifying urbanization, specifically the development of the Chippenham Parkway and expanding school districts like Douglas-Freeman High Sch.