1892 Map of Goochland

About this map

James River and its accompanying Richmond and Allegheny Railroad define the southern corridor of this central Virginia landscape in the late nineteenth century. The map illustrates a region transitioning between major river systems, from the James up through the South Anna River and the North Anna River at the northern border. It documents a dense network of crossroads and early post offices like Gum Spring, Negro Foot, and Cuckoo, reflecting a period when rural commerce was tied to local landmarks and junction points.