1938 Map of Seven Pines

About this map

Chickahominy River carves through the center of this landscape, marking the boundary between Hanover Co and Henrico Co in the mid-1930s. The map illustrates a region heavy with history, preserved along the Battlefield Park Route and sites like Gaines Mill, Old Cold Harbor, and the National Cem. To the south, the impact of early aviation is clear at the Richard E Byrd Landing Field, supported by a Radio Range Beacon. Residential and industrial growth is centered around Highland Springs and Sandston, where the street grids are densely mapped. Local commerce and transit are anchored by the Southern and C and O railroads, connecting rural outposts like Savage Sta and Manbur to the broader Virginia network. Numerous country schools and churches, including Rock Hill Sch and Beulah Ch, reveal the community structure of the era.