1965 Map of Alexandria

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The Potomac River corridor serves as the central artery for this densely developed region, where the monumental architecture of the Department of Defense (Pentagon) and the busy tarmac of Washington National Airport dominate the riverbank. This mid-1960s survey illustrates a period of intense suburban consolidation across Arlington County and Alexandria City, showing the expansion of neighborhoods like Arlington Village and Beverley Hills. The logistical importance of the area is anchored by the sprawling Potomac Yards and the junction of the Southern and Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac railroads. On the eastern shore, federal and military presence remains significant at Bolling Air Force Base and the U S Naval Research Laboratory. Amidst this growth, older institutions such as the Virginia Theological Seminary and Arlington National Cemetery provide a sense of established permanence.