1892 Map of Goochland

About this map

The James River and its major tributaries, the South Anna River and North Anna River, define the landscape of Central Virginia in this late nineteenth-century survey. The region is characterized by a dense network of small rural communities and crossroad settlements such as Gardners X Roads and Thompsons X Roads. Significant transportation arteries include the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad cutting through the northern section and the Richmond and Alleghany Railroad following the banks of the James. Notable local landmarks like the Hanover Academy, the mineral waters of Huguenot Springs, and the industrial footprint of the Coal Pits in Henrico provide insight into the social and economic fabric of the era. The mapping of Emmetts Dam and Beaver Dam further illustrates the historical management of the region's abundant water resources.