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1964 Map of Bon Air

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Bon Air
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The James River corridor west of Richmond showcases a period of significant suburban expansion and institutional development in the mid-1960s. The landscape is defined by its educational and historical anchors, from the sprawling campus of the University of Richmond to the Bellona Arsenal Ruins situated along the southern bank. Transportation networks are a primary focus, featuring the intersection of the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac RR and the Chesapeake and Ohio RR, alongside the historic Kanawha Canal.

Settlement patterns reveal established neighborhoods like Westhampton and Windsor Farms alongside newer developments such as Stratford Hills and Holiday Hills. The map provides a detailed view of local infrastructure, including the Huguenot Memorial Bridge and numerous civic sites like the Johnston-Willis Hospital and Mary F Godwin High Sch. Large recreational and commemorative spaces, such as the James River Golf Club and the Westhampton Memorial Park (Cemetery), reflect the mid-century transition of this Virginia riverfront.