1973 Map of Richmond

About this map

Richmond and the surrounding Tidewater region are defined by the convergence of the James River, York River, and Potomac River as they feed into the Chesapeake Bay. This 1970s survey illustrates a landscape deeply shaped by military presence and historical preservation, featuring significant federal holdings like the Camp Pickett, Fort Lee, and the Dahlgren Naval Weapons Laboratory. Between the urban centers of Petersburg and Newport News, the map preserves the mid-century layout of essential conservation areas, including the Colonial National Historical Park and the Chickahominy River Wildlife Management Area. Inland, the development of water resources is visible through the Swift Creek Reservoir and Lake Chesdin, while coastal features such as Tangier Island and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel highlight the vital connection between the mainland and the Eastern Shore.