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1942 Map of Westhampton

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Westhampton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

The James River corridor west of Richmond reveals a landscape of transition during the early 1940s, where older industrial relics meet emerging suburban development. Notable historical landmarks include the Bellona Arsenal (Ruins) and Hammack Mill along the riverbanks, contrasted by institutional growth at the University of Richmond and St Christopher Sch. The map documents a period before modern interstate expansion, showing the Midlothian Turnpike and Powhite Turnpike as primary arteries through rural terrain.

Water management and transport are central to the area's layout, featuring the Kanawha Canal and Bosher Dam. Smaller settlements like Robious, Quioccasin, and Bon Air are clearly defined, while specialized sites like the Industrial Home and Bethany Home reflect the era's social infrastructure. Local genealogists will find value in the specific placement of community anchors such as Gravel Hill Ch and First Union Ch.