1974 Map of Richmond

About this map

Richmond is captured in high detail at a moment of significant mid-1970s urban evolution in this orthophotograph. Unlike traditional topographic maps, this aerial imagery reveals the actual density of the city center, the complex sprawl of the suburban fringe, and the heavy industrial presence along the James River. The high-contrast photography emphasizes the massive scale of the highway interchanges and the tight grid of the older neighborhoods surrounding the downtown core. It offers a clear view of the state capital's infrastructure, showing the relationship between historic residential districts and the modern transportation corridors that defined the city's growth in this era.