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1964 Map of Richmond

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Richmond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The James River defines the southern edge of the capital city, where historical landmarks like Mayos Island and Belle Isle sit beneath the urban sprawl. This mid-century survey, updated with late-twentieth-century revisions, showcases the intersection of Virginia’s political and educational institutions, from the State Capitol and City Hall to the Medical College of Virginia and Virginia Union University. The city’s complex history is etched into its landscape through vast memorial grounds such as Hollywood Cemetery, the resting place of presidents and soldiers, and Oakwood Cemetery to the east.

Residential growth is evident in neighborhoods like Ginter Park, Windsor Farms, and Westover Hills, while the era's transport is marked by the Richmond Turnpike and major rail lines including the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac. Industrial and civic expansion is highlighted by the State Fairgrounds and the Richmond Nat Battlefield Park Hdqrs and Visitors Ctr, illustrating a city balancing its colonial roots with modern infrastructure.