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1944 Map of Midlothian

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Midlothian
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The James River corridor serves as the primary artery for transport and industry in the mid-1940s, defining the boundaries of Goochland, Henrico, Powhatan, and Chesterfield counties. Industrial activity is concentrated at the Boscobel Granite Quarries and along the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, which parallels the river's northern bank. Local commerce and communal life are anchored by scattered settlements such as Midlothian, Manakin, and Sabot, alongside significant landmarks like Watkins Nurseries and the Huguenot Monument.

Regional transportation is a mix of heavy rail and emerging motor routes, with the Southern railway serving the southern half of the sheet. The landscape is dotted with numerous houses of worship, including Evergreen Church and Winfree Church, reflecting the established rural social structure. Distinctive features like the Underground Cable Station and local schools provide evidence of the era's evolving infrastructure and public services.