2016 Map of Richmond

About this map

Richmond sits at the fall line of the James River, where the historic city center meets a complex network of neighborhoods and industrial corridors. The city’s profound historical weight is visible through its dense concentration of memorial landscapes, from the Maggie L Walker National Historic Site to the expansive Richmond National Battlefield Park. The map documents a significant genealogical resource, including the prestigious Hollywood Cem, the Emek Sholom Holocaust Cem, and Oakwood Hebrew Cem. Educational institutions like Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Union University anchor the urban core, while the Richmond Slave Trail traces a path of deep cultural significance along the riverbanks near Belle Isle and Browns Island. This survey captures the capital city during a period of urban density, showing the fine-grained street grids of Highland Park, Church Hill, and Ginter Park as they transition into the suburban tracts of Henrico County.