1964 Map of Richmond

About this map

The James River anchors this mid-1960s study of Virginia's capital, where the city's historic core meets the expanding suburbs of Henrico and Chesterfield counties. Industrial and rail infrastructure dominates the riverfront, with the Southern and Atlantic Coast Line railroads navigating the complex terrain around Belle Isle and Mayos Island. Modern transportation is represented by the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike slicing through the urban grid, while the city's civic identity remains centered on the State Capitol and the Medical College of Virginia. Local history and genealogy are deeply embedded in the extensive cemetery lands, including the riverside Hollywood Cemetery and the sprawling Oakwood Cemetery. The map also captures the green belts preserved at Joseph Bryan Park and the Chickahominy Bluffs, documenting the tension between preservation and post-war suburban growth in neighborhoods like Ginter Park and Windsor Farms.