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1938 Map of Seven Pines

Name: 1938 Topographic Map of Seven Pines
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Seven Pines and the surrounding Henrico County countryside appear here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape defined by significant infrastructure and deep historical memory. The Chickahominy River bisects the area, its swampy reaches such as Whiteoak Swamp and Elder Swamp bordering the growing residential grid of Highland Springs and Sandston. Transportation is central to this era, with the Southern Railway cutting through Manbur and the Richard E Byrd Landing Field established to the south.

The map reveals the lasting footprint of local industry and the Civil War, with numerous mills like Gaines Mill and Ellerson Mill situated along the creeks. Smaller family-named landmarks such as the Wait House, Adams House, and Trent House are individually plotted, providing granular detail for genealogists. The road network connects older crossroads like Old Cold Harbor and Mechanicsville to newer developments, while the National Cem near Seven Pines serves as a silent reminder of the area's conflict-ridden past.