Historical Maps of District of Columbia

1. 1945 Map of District of Columbia, United States

   

   1945 District of Columbia

   Includes District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, and others

   Originally titled "Washington West 1945"

   Published 1945
2. 1948 Map of District of Columbia, United States

   

   1948 District of Columbia

   Includes District of Columbia, Washington, VA, Maryland, and others

   Originally titled "Washington 1948"

   Published 1948
3. 1948 Map of District of Columbia, United States, 1951 Print

   

   1948 District of Columbia

   Includes District of Columbia, Washington, VA, Maryland, and others

   Originally titled "Washington 1948"

   Published 1951
4. 1951 Map of District of Columbia, United States

   

   1951 District of Columbia

   Includes District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, and others

   Originally titled "Washington West 1951"

   Published 1951
5. 1956 Map of District of Columbia, United States, 1958 Print

   

   1956 District of Columbia

   Includes District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, and others

   Originally titled "Washington West 1956"

   Published 1958
6. 1957 Map of District of Columbia, United States, 1966 Print

   

   1957 District of Columbia

   Includes District of Columbia, Washington, VA, Maryland, and others

   Originally titled "Washington 1957"

   Published 1966
7. 1957 Map of District of Columbia, United States, 1971 Print

   

   1957 District of Columbia

   Includes District of Columbia, Washington, VA, Maryland, and others

   Originally titled "Washington 1957"

   Published 1971
8. 1957 Map of District of Columbia, United States, 1976 Print

   

   1957 District of Columbia

   Includes District of Columbia, Washington, VA, Maryland, and others

   Originally titled "Washington 1957"

   Published 1976
9. 1957 Map of District of Columbia, United States, 1979 Print

   

   1957 District of Columbia

   Includes District of Columbia, Washington, VA, Maryland, and others

   Originally titled "Washington 1957"

   Published 1979
10. 1957 Map of District of Columbia, United States, 1979 Print

    

    1957 District of Columbia

    Includes District of Columbia, Washington, VA, Maryland, and others

    Originally titled "Washington 1957"

    Published 1979

Top cities of District of Columbia

• Washington

Top counties of District of Columbia

• District of Columbia County

Frequently asked questions about District of Columbia historical maps

• Can I purchase a physical print of a historical map of District of Columbia?

  Yes! Every map in our collection can be purchased as a museum-quality print that we meticulously lay out by hand to ensure the highest quality final product. We offer a variety of sizes and prints can be either framed or unframed. Explore purchase options by clicking the "Buy Print" button on any map page.

• Why are historical maps of District of Columbia important for research and professional purposes?

  Historical maps of District of Columbia offer a unique perspective on an area's past, making them invaluable for environmental consultants, surveyors, legal professionals, geneologists, historians, and hobbyists alike. They are used in environmental site assessments, lot line research, and land dispute resolution.

• What types of historical maps are available for District of Columbia?

  Our diverse collection includes detailed topographic maps from the United States Geological Survey's Historical Topographic Map Collection as well as from a variety of public and private collections we've sourced, each providing a unique glimpse into District of Columbia's past. We'll soon begin to offer historical aerial images as well.

• What advanced features do you offer for professional use?

  We offer advanced features including 3D terrain visualization, georeferencing, customizeable base maps, multi-layering capabilities, and annotation tools. These features allow for in-depth analysis, customization, and report building utilizing our historical map collection.

• How can I find a specific historical map of District of Columbia?

  Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 29 maps available specifically for District of Columbia. You can easily filter and search by address, place, date, scale, or landmark to find the specific map they need, or browse our collection by city, county, and state.

• How can I contribute a historical map of District of Columbia that's not in your collection?

  We welcome contributions! If you have a map that isn't in our collection, reach out to us at hello@pastmaps.com. We can assist with digitizing individual maps or entire collections.

• What is the oldest map of District of Columbia in your collection?

  The oldest map of District of Columbia in our collection is from 1945.

• How can I download a map of District of Columbia?

  Every map in our collection can be freely downloaded as a high-resolution GeoTIFF or GeoPDF file. You can use this file with mapping software or print it out for personal use.