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Historical Maps of Washington, District of Columbia

What stories do these 32 old maps tell about Washington's past? From 1890 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 Washington's history through maps:

  • Trace Washington'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 Washington's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Washington, DC maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1890 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1890 Mt. Vernon
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Washington, including Fairfax County, Maryland, and others.
  2. 1891 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1891 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1891 Mt. Vernon
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Washington, including Fairfax County, Maryland, and others.
  3. 1894 Map of Mt. Vernon, 1904 Print
    1894 Map of Mt. Vernon, 1904 Print
    1894 Mt. Vernon
    1904 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Washington, including Fairfax County, Maryland, and others.
  4. 1894 Map of Mt. Vernon, 1907 Print
    1894 Map of Mt. Vernon, 1907 Print
    1894 Mt. Vernon
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Washington, including Fairfax County, Maryland, and others.
  5. 1894 Map of Mt. Vernon, 1909 Print
    1894 Map of Mt. Vernon, 1909 Print
    1894 Mt. Vernon
    1909 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Washington, including Fairfax County, Maryland, and others.
  6. 1894 Map of Mt. Vernon, 1912 Print
    1894 Map of Mt. Vernon, 1912 Print
    1894 Mt. Vernon
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Washington, including Fairfax County, Maryland, and others.
  7. 1894 Map of Mt. Vernon, 1918 Print
    1894 Map of Mt. Vernon, 1918 Print
    1894 Mt. Vernon
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Washington, including Fairfax County, Maryland, and others.
  8. 1894 Map of Mt. Vernon, 1926 Print
    1894 Map of Mt. Vernon, 1926 Print
    1894 Mt. Vernon
    1926 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Washington, including Fairfax County, Maryland, and others.
  9. 1897 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1897 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1897 Mt. Vernon
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Washington, including Fairfax County, Maryland, and others.
  10. 1897 Map of Mt. Vernon, 1901 Print
    1897 Map of Mt. Vernon, 1901 Print
    1897 Mt. Vernon
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Washington, including Fairfax County, Maryland, and others.
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