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1964 Map of Richmond

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Richmond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

James River frontage and the evolving urban core of the Virginia state capital define this mid-century topographic record. The map details the dense convergence of the Southern, Chesapeake and Ohio, and Seaboard Coast Line railroads that historically powered the local economy. Beyond the commercial center, the sheet preserves the locations of numerous institutional landmarks, from the sprawling Medical College of Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth University to the State Capitol and the Coliseum.

Suburban growth is evident in the transition from established neighborhoods like Ginter Park and Church Hill to newer developments such as Chamberlayne Heights and Windy Hill Estates. Of particular interest to genealogists and historians are the many meticulously marked burial grounds, including the historic Hollywood Cemetery, Oakwood Cemetery, and Evergreen Cemetery. Significant green spaces and commemorative sites are also noted, such as Joseph Bryan Park and the Richmond Nat Battlefield Park Headquarters.