1963 Map of Yellow Tavern

About this map

Yellow Tavern and the historic Henry Clay Birthplace anchor this 1963 survey of the Virginia landscape where the Hanover Co and Henrico Co borders meet. The map reveals a transition from traditional rural crossroad communities like Heaths Store, Pearsons Corner, and Borkeys Store to the burgeoning suburban developments of Chamberlayne Farms and Laurel Park. Significant historical markers, such as the JEB Stuart Monument, stand alongside early transit corridors including the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad and an Old Railroad Grade. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Chickahominy River and the high ground of Goddin Hill. Local social life is evidenced by institutions like St Josephs Villa, the Spring Lake Country Club, and venerable houses of worship including Slash Ch and Lebanon Ch. The 1987 photorevision updates show the expanding footprint of the Hanover County Municipal Airport and the complex modern highway interchanges.