1900s (20th Century) Maps of District of Columbia

Explore 29 historic maps of District of Columbia from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how District of Columbia's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring District of Columbia's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


District of Columbia maps

(29)
  1. 1900 Map of Washington
    1900 Map of Washington
    1900 Washington
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1906 Map of Patuxent
    1906 Map of Patuxent
    1906 Patuxent
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Waldorf, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1934 Map of Upper Marlboro (east half)
    1934 Map of Upper Marlboro (east half)
    1934 Upper Marlboro (east half)
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Silver Spring, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1937 Map of Upper Marlboro
    1937 Map of Upper Marlboro
    1937 Upper Marlboro
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Silver Spring, and other nearby areas

  5. 1938 Map of Upper Marlboro
    1938 Map of Upper Marlboro
    1938 Upper Marlboro
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Silver Spring, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1945 Map of Anacostia
    1945 Map of Anacostia
    1945 Anacostia
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Clinton, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1945 Map of Alexandria
    1945 Map of Alexandria
    1945 Alexandria
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Alexandria, and other nearby areas

  8. 1945 Map of Washington West
    1945 Map of Washington West
    1945 Washington West
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas

  9. 1945 Map of Washington East
    1945 Map of Washington East
    1945 Washington East
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Silver Spring, and other nearby areas

  10. 1948 Map of Washington
    1948 Map of Washington
    1948 Washington
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1951 Map of Washington East
    1951 Map of Washington East
    1951 Washington East
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Silver Spring, and other nearby areas

  12. 1951 Map of Washington West
    1951 Map of Washington West
    1951 Washington West
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas

  13. 1951 Map of Alexandria
    1951 Map of Alexandria
    1951 Alexandria
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Alexandria, and other nearby areas

  14. 1951 Map of Anacostia
    1951 Map of Anacostia
    1951 Anacostia
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Clinton, and other nearby areas

  15. 1956 Map of Anacostia
    1956 Map of Anacostia
    1956 Anacostia
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Clinton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1956 Map of Alexandria, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Alexandria, 1958 Print
    1956 Alexandria
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Alexandria, and other nearby areas

  17. 1956 Map of Washington West, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Washington West, 1958 Print
    1956 Washington West
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas

  18. 1956 Map of Washington East, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Washington East, 1959 Print
    1956 Washington East
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Silver Spring, and other nearby areas

  19. 1957 Map of Washington East, 1962 Print
    1957 Map of Washington East, 1962 Print
    1957 Washington East
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Silver Spring, and other nearby areas

  20. 1957 Map of Washington, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Washington, 1966 Print
    1957 Washington
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  21. 1961 Map of Washington
    1961 Map of Washington
    1961 Washington
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1965 Map of Alexandria, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Alexandria, 1966 Print
    1965 Alexandria
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Alexandria, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  23. 1965 Map of Anacostia, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Anacostia, 1966 Print
    1965 Anacostia
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Clinton, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  24. 1965 Map of Washington East, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Washington East, 1966 Print
    1965 Washington East
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Silver Spring, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  25. 1965 Map of Washington West, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Washington West, 1966 Print
    1965 Washington West
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers District of Columbia, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

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