1964 Map of Richmond

About this map

The James River anchors this mid-century view of the Virginia capital, flowing past Belle Isle and Mayos Island as the city transitions from its industrial core to expanding residential suburbs. The map details a landscape deeply influenced by its history and educational institutions, featuring the Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Union University, and the Union Theological Seminary. Significant commemorative and funerary sites are prominent, including the sprawling Hollywood Cemetery on the river bluffs, the Confederate Soldiers Home, and the Richmond Nat Battlefield Pk Hdqrs and Visitors Ctr.