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1938 Map of Yellow Tavern

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

USGS Topo · Published 1938

About this map

The Henry Clay Birthplace sits nestled in the hills of Hanover County on this 1930s survey, marking the historic roots of the area just north of the Hanover and Henrico border. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Chickahominy River and its numerous tributaries like Totopotomoy Creek and Crump Creek. A strong transportation corridor is evident, with the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac and the Chesapeake and Ohio railroads intersecting the terrain alongside the prominent Jefferson Davis Highway.

Settlement patterns are anchored by rural crossroads and railway stops such as Atlee Station, Peake, and Yellow Tavern Station. The map captures a transition in early 20th-century life, showing a network of community landmarks including the Jeb Stuart Monument, the Virginia Industrial School, and many country churches like Slashes Church and Lebanon Church. Industrial remnants like Chickahominy Mill and Carters Mill point to the river-based economy of the preceding era.