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1984 Map of Richmond

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Richmond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The James River and its major tributaries, including the South Anna River and the Appomattox River, converge in this 1980s topographic study of Central Virginia. The cityscape of Richmond is the focal point, surrounded by suburban and rural communities like Mechanicsville, Lakeside, and Highland Springs. The map illustrates a landscape of deep historical significance, notably showing the sprawling reaches of the Richmond National Battlefield Park and the prominent Hollywood Cem overlooking the river.

Transportation corridors are a defining feature of the region, with Interstate 95 and Interstate 64 intersecting near the city center. Traditional rail infrastructure remains critical to the era, documented through the Chesapeake and Ohio and the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac lines. Beyond the urban core, smaller settlements such as Goochland, Ashland, and Montpelier sit amidst a network of country churches like Hebron Ch and local landmarks such as Randolph-Macon College.