1963 Map of Glen Allen

About this map

The Chickahominy River winds through the borderlands of Henrico and Hanover counties, providing a natural divide between the more developed southern suburbs and the rural landscape to the north. This map captures the region's mid-century expansion, with purple-shaded urban growth encroaching upon old crossroads and family-named landmarks. The historic Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac RR corridor serves as an industrial and transport spine, supporting settlements like Glen Allen and Laurel. Institutional roots are visible in several country churches, including Forest Grove Ch and Shady Grove Ch, while newer educational facilities like Tucker High Sch signal the postwar population boom. This survey documents the era just as the interstate system began to reshape local transit, intersecting established thoroughfares like Three Chopt Road and Mountain Road.