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1965 Map of Anacostia

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

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Anacostia River waterfront and the expanding suburbs of Prince George's County define this mid-century period of growth along the District line. Post-war residential developments like Fairfax Village and Naylor Gardens sit adjacent to historical fortifications at Fort Dupont Park and Fort Stanton Park. The landscape is notably marked by massive institutional and military footprints, including the Andrews Air Force Base complex and the U S Census Bureau facilities at Suitland.

Tracing south through Maryland, the map reveals a dense network of local schools and spiritual centers, such as St Francis Xavier Sch and St Ignatius Sch, nestled among established neighborhoods like Oxon Hill and Glassmanor. Large memorial grounds, including Cedar Hill Cemetery and the Washington National Cem, occupy significant acreage, while the Rosecroft Raceway provides a distinct landmark for the sporting history of the era. The transition from the urban density of Anacostia to the emerging subdivisions near Clinton illustrates the rapid suburbanization of the capital region.