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1965 Map of Alexandria

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Alexandria
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon dominate the northern landscape of this mid-century survey, capturing Northern Virginia during a period of intense suburban and federal expansion. The map detail illustrates the dense residential neighborhoods emerging between the Potomac River and the tracks of the Southern Railway, from established areas like Arlington Heights and Alcova Heights to the sprawling garden apartments of Parkfairfax and Shirlington.

Along the riverfront, the specialized infrastructure of the nation's capital is evident at Washington National Airport and Bolling Air Force Base, while the interior shows the civic foundations of these communities through landmarks like Wakefield High Sch and Alexandria National Cemetery. The inclusion of bathymetric data provides a detailed look at the river channels and shoals near Hains Point and Giesboro Pt, reflecting the maritime importance of the Potomac alongside the area's rapid terrestrial growth.