1963 Map of Lynchburg

About this map

The James River serves as the central artery for this mid-century portrait of Lynchburg, where the waters wind past Treasure Island and Daniel Island. The city's landscape is defined by its educational institutions and transportation networks, featuring the sprawling campuses of Randolph Macon Womans College and Lynchburg College. A convergence of major rail lines, including the Chesapeake and Ohio, Southern, and Norfolk and Western, highlights the area's industrial importance during the 1960s. Across the river, Madison Heights and settlements like Reusens and Winesap reveal the suburban and rural expansion of Amherst County. This survey provides a meticulous record of civic infrastructure, from Holy Cross Cemetery and Spring Hill Cemetery to several specialized schools like Villa Maria Academy and Dunbar High Sch. Land use patterns transition from the dense urban blocks of Rivermont to the outlying Blue Ridge Farms, reflecting the post-war growth of the region.