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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 undergoes significant mid-century transition on this sheet, where the Kanawha Canal and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway track the northern bank. On the southern shore, the Southern Railway serves established communities like Bon Air and Mt Nebo. Cultural landmarks are prominent, including the University of Richmond and the Bellona Arsenal (Ruins) further upstream near Lorraine.

Suburban development is evident around Westhampton and Windsor Farms, yet the landscape retains its rural roots with numerous small schools and churches such as Pilgrim Ch and Ridge Sch. The map records a complex transport network of historic roads like Three Chopt Road and the Midlothian Turnpike, alongside industrial features like Boshers Dam and the Settling Basin, illustrating the region's role in the city's water and power infrastructure during this era.