1965 Map of Alexandria

About this map

The Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery stand as massive architectural and commemorative anchors along the western bank of the Potomac River during the mid-1960s. This survey records a period of intense suburban consolidation across Arlington County and Alexandria City, where established neighborhoods like Buckingham and Arlington Heights transition into the newer developments of Burgundy Village and Hollin Hills. The landscape is increasingly defined by large-scale institutional and military footprints, from the Bolling Air Force Base and Fort McNair to the sprawling Cameron Station Military Reservation. Significant infrastructure, including the Capital Beltway and Shirley Memorial Highway, carves through the terrain, while landmarks such as the Masonic National Memorial and the Virginia Theological Seminary provide a visual link to the region's deeper historical roots.