1895 Map of Richmond

About this map

The post-Civil War landscape of central Virginia is defined by a dense network of river crossings and small crossroads communities. Situated at the falls of the James River, the city of Manchester and the Rocketts district anchor the southern portion of the sheet, while the Chickahominy River creates a broad, swampy corridor through the center. This survey, conducted between 1889 and 1892, preserves the exact locations of sites central to regional history, including Cold Harbor and Seven Pines. To the north, the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac R.R. connects northern outposts like Ashland and Gwathmey to the urban core. Local commerce is visible in the numerous mills and ferries, such as Branche Mill on Beaverdam Creek and Nelson Ferry on the Pamunkey River, while several National Cemetery locations and country churches like Merry Oaks Church provide vital landmarks for genealogical research.