1934 Map of Seven Pines

About this map

Chickahominy River bisects this landscape of central Virginia, where the legacy of the Civil War remains deeply etched into the topography. The 1930s survey documents a region transitioning from its 19th-century battlefield identity to a modern aviation and transit hub. To the north, the historic sites of Old Cold Harbor and New Cold Harbor are marked by the National Cem and the Watt House, while the Gaines Mill area sits near the winding Beaverdam Creek. The southern half of the map reveals the growth of Highland Springs and Sandston along the Southern Railway. A defining modern landmark is the Richard E Byrd Landing Field, accompanied by a Radio Station WNR and Radio Range Beacon, signifying the early development of Richmond’s air infrastructure. These layers of history sit atop a dense network of country schools like Dry Bridge Sch and local landmarks such as Simpkins Store.