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1963 Map of Glen Allen

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Glen Allen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Glen Allen and the surrounding Henrico County countryside are captured here during a period of transition as suburban expansion begins to meet established rural communities. The Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad serves as a major north-south corridor, passing through Hunton and near the burgeoning area of Laurel. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Chickahominy River and its numerous tributaries, including Grassy Creek and Meredith Branch.

Local history is preserved in the numerous community landmarks such as Forest Grove Ch, Shady Grove Ch, and Abner Ch. The western edge of the map features the crossroads of Short Pump, characterized by its prominent Lookout Tower and proximity to Three Chopt Road. Further north, Farrington sits near the border of Hanover County, while smaller water bodies like Overhill Lake and Echo Lake dot the interior terrain.