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1965 Map of Anacostia

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Anacostia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Andrews Air Force Base and the rapidly expanding Maryland suburbs dominate this landscape just south and east of the national capital. The transition from the dense urban grids of Anacostia and Randle Highlands into the post-war developments of Prince George's County is clearly visible, marked by the arterial reach of the Suitland Parkway and Branch Avenue. Large institutional and federal footprints are prominent, including the U S Census Bureau and the U S Navy Photo Interpretation Center.

Beyond the federal complexes, the map preserves the mid-century layout of numerous small communities and landmark estates, such as Middleton Farm and Pagetts Corner. The area's recreational and cultural life is reflected in sites like the Rosecroft Raceway and several hilltop fortifications-turned-greenspaces like Fort Stanton Park. For genealogists, the map is a primary source for locating numerous family burial grounds and major memorial parks, including Cedar Hill Cemetery and Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, which serve as vital markers of the region's social history.