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1968 Map of Goochland

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Goochland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The James River meanders through the heart of the Virginia Piedmont, defining the border between Goochland and Powhatan counties. This landscape in the late 1960s is characterized by its institutional presence and scattered rural settlements. The county seat of Goochland sits on the northern bank, while large state facilities like the Beaumont Learning Center and the Virginia Correctional Center for Women occupy prominent tracts near the river's bend.

Transport and education networks are central to the area's layout, featuring the CSX rail line following the river course and the J Sargeant Reynolds Community College serving the local population. Small communities and historical landmarks, such as Dogtown, Maidens, and Michaux, are anchored by country churches like Ragland Memorial Ch and Emmaus Ch. The terrain is carved by numerous tributaries, including Big Lickinghole Creek and Mohawk Creek, which have historically shaped the settlement patterns of this river-oriented region.