1965 Map of Alexandria

About this map

The Department of Defense (Pentagon) and the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery anchor the northern reaches of this mid-century Potomac landscape. This 1965 survey, updated with late 1970s revisions, illustrates the dense expansion of the D.C. suburbs, from the established neighborhoods of Arlington Heights and Alcova Heights to the residential growth in Parkfairfax and Shirlington. The map details the complex transportation network of the era, including the Shirley Memorial Highway and the Southern Railway corridors that facilitated the rapid urbanization of Alexandria and Arlington.