1963 Map of Glen Allen

About this map

The Chickahominy River winds across this landscape where Henrico and Hanover counties meet, serving as a natural boundary between rural northern reaches and the expanding suburban areas to the south. In the early 1960s, before widespread development transformed the region, established communities like Glen Allen and Farrington were connected by a network of rural routes including Shady Grove Road and Nuckols Road. The map documents the early stages of major highway infrastructure with Interchange 34 and Interchange 35, marking the shift toward modern interstate travel. Cultural landmarks of the era are well-represented, from educational and recreational sites like Hunton Sch and Echo Lake Park to numerous local congregations such as Forest Grove Ch and Deep Run Ch. The presence of the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac rail line underscores the historical transportation corridor that shaped these settlements.