1969 Map of Drewrys Bluff

About this map

The James River carves a winding path through this industrial and military landscape south of Richmond, revealing a dense network of mid-century infrastructure and preserved history. The presence of the U. S. Dept. of Defense Supply Center and the McGuire Veterans Hospital highlights the area's strategic role during the late 1960s. Along the river's western bank, the Richmond National Battlefield Park preserves significant Civil War sites like Fort Darling at Drewrys Bluff, while the eastern side near Chaffin Bluff contains numerous fortifications including Fort Alexander and Fort Hoke.