1890 Map of Goochland
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1890 Map of Goochland

USGS Topo · Published 1890

About this map

The James River corridor defines the southern boundary of this late nineteenth-century survey, serving as a critical artery for the Richmond and Allegheny Railroad and the numerous mills and small settlements dotting the riverbanks. To the north, the landscape is heavily influenced by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, which connects rural outposts like Beaver Dam and Buckner through the rolling central Virginia Piedmont. This era shows a complex network of crossroads and small communities, such as Jones Roads and Gardners Roads, which served as local hubs before the consolidation of modern transportation.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1890
Date Published1890
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.6 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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