1964 Map of Richmond

About this map

The James River anchors this detailed survey of Virginia’s capital, capturing the city during a period of significant mid-century suburban expansion and urban density. The urban core is defined by landmarks of state power and education, including the State Capitol, the Medical College of Virginia, and Virginia Union University. Large public greenspaces like Joseph Bryan Park and Maymont Park break the grid, while the sprawling Hollywood Cemetery overlooks the river's northern bank. Industrial and transit arteries are prominently featured, with the Seaboard Coast Line and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads threading through the city and across Mayos Island. To the north and east, the transition from urban to suburban is clear in neighborhoods like Chamberlayne Heights and East Highland Park, while the historic Chickahominy Bluffs mark the northern periphery near the Chickahominy River.