1900s (20th Century) Maps of Penrose, Arlington County

1. 1900 Map of Washington

   

   1900 Washington

   1900 Print · USGS

   The capital region at the turn of the century shows a landscape of river-borne commerce and expanding rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct transport links like the Shepherd Ferry and early suburbs like North Takoma and Jackson City.

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4. 1945 Map of Alexandria

   

   1945 Alexandria

   1945 Print · USGS

   Alexandria and Arlington are shown at the height of the Second World War, featuring the newly built Pentagon Building and a heavy military presence. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries, the sprawling Potomac Yard rail hub, and numerous old fortifications like Fort Reynolds and Fort Willard.

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7. 1948 Map of Washington

   

   1948 Washington

   1948 Print · USGS

   The Potomac and Chesapeake regions in the late 1940s reveal a landscape of expanding military reach and deep-rooted Tidewater settlements. Trace old rail corridors like the Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac RR or locate landmarks like the Wakefield Washington Monument and St. Marys College.

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10. 1951 Map of Alexandria

    

    1951 Alexandria

    1951 Print · USGS

    Greater Alexandria and Arlington are shown here in the early fifties during a period of massive suburban and military expansion. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of the Pentagon Building, the extensive rail lines of Potomac Yard, and local landmarks like Beacon Field.

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13. 1956 Map of Alexandria, 1958 Print

    

    1956 Alexandria

    1958 Print · USGS

    Northern Virginia and D.C. are captured here in the mid-fifties during a period of rapid suburban and military growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through neighborhood schools like Hoffman Boston High Sch or locate ancestors at Ivy Hill Cem and Alexandria National Cem.

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16. 1957 Map of Washington, 1966 Print

    

    1957 Washington

    1966 Print · USGS

    The mid-Atlantic region during the mid-fifties and early sixties reveals a landscape of growing suburbs and vital military outposts. Researchers can trace historic river towns and shorelines from Alexandria to the Hooper Islands and St Clements Island.

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19. 1961 Map of Washington

    

    1961 Washington

    1961 Print · USGS

    The mid-Atlantic region in the late fifties is presented in remarkable detail, from the Blue Ridge foothills to the Chesapeake Eastern Shore. Researchers can trace historic river landings and military sites like Mount Vernon, Fort Belvoir, and Point Lookout.

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22. 1965 Map of Alexandria, 1966 Print

    

    1965 Alexandria

    1966 Print · USGS

    Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia are shown in detail during the mid-sixties suburban boom. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near the Alexandria National Cemetery, the Arlington National Cemetery, and Mount Comfort Cemetery.

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25. 1982 Map of Washington West, 1983 Print

    

    1982 Washington West

    1983 Print · USGS

    The Virginia and Maryland suburbs were undergoing intense development in the early eighties as the capital region expanded outward. Researchers can trace the footprint of Cold War-era defense sites like Fort Belvoir and Vint Hill Farms Station alongside growing academic centers like George Mason University.

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28. 1986 Map of Washington West

    

    1986 Washington West

    1986 Print · USGS

    Northern Virginia and the D.C. metro area are captured here in the mid-eighties as suburban growth began to meet rural Fauquier County. Trace the development of the corridor from Alexandria out to Dulles and the preserved lands of Prince William Forest Park.

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31. 1989 Map of Washington

    

    1989 Washington

    1989 Print · USGS

    The Potomac River valley and Chesapeake Bay are shown in comprehensive detail during the late 1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from urban Alexandria to the rural Northern Neck, locating landmarks like Mount Vernon and Stratford Hall.

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