1900s (20th Century) Maps of Idylwood, Virginia

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 Falls Church

   

   1945 Falls Church

   1945 Print · USGS

   Fairfax County and the Potomac River corridor are captured during a period of transition in the mid-1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Tysons Crossroads, the route of the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad, and landmarks like Fort Marcy.

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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 Falls Church

    

    1951 Falls Church

    1951 Print · USGS

    Fairfax and Montgomery counties during the post-war era reveal a mix of traditional crossroads and rapid suburban growth along the Potomac River. Genealogists and historians can trace the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad corridor and locate landmarks like Swinks Mill and Oakwood Cem.

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13. 1956 Map of Falls Church, 1958 Print

    

    1956 Falls Church

    1958 Print · USGS

    Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland are captured in the mid-fifties, showing the region as postwar residential growth began to surge. Researchers can trace the path of the Washington and Old Dominion RR and find historic local sites like Swinks Mill, Odricks Corner, and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.

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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 Falls Church, 1966 Print

    

    1965 Falls Church

    1966 Print · USGS

    Fairfax County and Montgomery County are shown here during a period of massive suburban growth in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of McLean and Falls Church while locating landmarks like the Clara Barton House and the Washington and Old Dominion rail line.

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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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34. 1994 Map of Falls Church, 1998 Print

    

    1994 Falls Church

    1998 Print · USGS

    Northern Virginia and Maryland meet at the Potomac in the mid-nineties as suburban growth surrounds historic river crossings. Genealogists and researchers can trace the W & O D Trail, find the Abandoned Gold Mine near the falls, or locate family sites near Walker Chapel and Swinks Mill.

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