Maps and related records, 1836-1943.

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Maps and related records, 1836-1943.

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The maps range from 1836 to 1943, though one is a later compilation of surveys dating back to 1825. These largely consist of maps of the James River and vicinity formerly occupied by the James River and Kanawha canal. The maps relate to a variey of subjects. While most show railroad rights of way along the old canal, others contain surveys of routes through towns, such as Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Richmond, and Hampton; plats of railroad depots and private property condemned for the use of the railroad; and surveys of branch line routes.

196 maps and map series : mostly ms.Related letters : 11 items.

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Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company

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On 31 August 1868 the Covington and Ohio Railroad Company and the Virginia Central Railroad Company merged to form the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company. In 1870 the Blue Ridge Railroad was added to the company. After defaulting, the company was reorganized in 1878 as the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company. The road ran from Ft. Monroe, Va. to Chicago, Ill. Today, after many mergers, the company is part of CSX Transporation. From the description of Records, 1836-1943. (Unknown). ...