1936 Map of Richmond West

About this map

The James River corridor west of Richmond reveals a landscape of transition in the mid-1930s, where river-based industry meets growing suburban estates and academic institutions. The University of Richmond and West Hampton High School anchor the northern banks, while the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad tracks trace the river's path through Bosher and Lorraine. Significant infrastructure like the Bosher Dam and Westham Bridge highlights the area's connection between Henrico, Goochland, and Chesterfield counties.