Historical Maps of District of Columbia
What stories do these 29 old maps tell about District of Columbia's past? From 1945 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.
Discover District of Columbia's history through maps:
- Trace District of Columbia's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
- Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
- Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
- Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
- Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.
Begin your journey into District of Columbia's history with these remarkable must-see maps.
District of Columbia maps
(29)- 1945 Map of Washington West
1945 Washington West1945 Print · USGSCovers portions of District of Columbia, including Virginia, Maryland, and others.$29.00+
Sale $23.20+
- 1948 Map of Washington
1948 Washington1948 Print · USGSCovers portions of District of Columbia, including Washington, Maryland, and others.$39.00+
Sale $31.20+
- 1948 Map of Washington, 1951 Print
1948 Washington1951 Print · USGSCovers portions of District of Columbia, including Washington, Maryland, and others.$29.00+
Sale $23.20+
- 1951 Map of Washington West
1951 Washington West1951 Print · USGSCovers portions of District of Columbia, including Virginia, Maryland, and others.$29.00+
Sale $23.20+
- 1956 Map of Washington West, 1958 Print
1956 Washington West1958 Print · USGSCovers portions of District of Columbia, including Virginia, Maryland, and others.$29.00+
Sale $23.20+
- 1957 Map of Washington, 1966 Print
1957 Washington1966 Print · USGSCovers portions of District of Columbia, including Washington, Maryland, and others.$39.00+
Sale $31.20+
- 1957 Map of Washington, 1971 Print
1957 Washington1971 Print · USGSCovers portions of District of Columbia, including Washington, Maryland, and others.$39.00+
Sale $31.20+
- 1957 Map of Washington, 1976 Print
1957 Washington1976 Print · USGSCovers portions of District of Columbia, including Washington, Maryland, and others.$39.00+
Sale $31.20+
- 1957 Map of Washington, 1979 Print
1957 Washington1979 Print · USGSCovers portions of District of Columbia, including Washington, Maryland, and others.$39.00+
Sale $31.20+
- 1957 Map of Washington, 1979 Print
1957 Washington1979 Print · USGSCovers portions of District of Columbia, including Washington, Maryland, and others.$39.00+
Sale $31.20+
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