1963 Map of Glen Allen

About this map

Glen Allen and the surrounding rural communities sit along the boundary between Hanover and Henrico Counties during a period of steady residential expansion in the early 1960s. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Chickahominy River and its numerous tributaries, including Black Haw Branch and Grassy Swamp Creek. While modern developments are beginning to appear around Short Pump and Laurel, the area maintains a high concentration of community centers rooted in local history. Numerous country churches like Forest Grove Ch, Abner Ch, and Shady Grove Ch serve as navigational and social anchors. The infrastructure of the era is evident in the transition from woodlots and creeks like Stony Run to established corridors such as Shady Grove Road and the Old Richmond and Fredericksburg Road.