1945 Map of Annandale

About this map

Annandale and its neighboring residential clusters sit at the heart of this mid-1940s landscape, revealing a period of transition before the heavy suburbanization of Northern Virginia. The map details a network of established roads like Lee Highway, Little River Turnpike, and Braddock Road that connect scattered communities such as Lincolnia and Merrifield. At Springfield Sta, the Southern railroad provides a vital transportation link, while the presence of landmarks like Coast Guard Radio Sta and Camp Kiwanis indicates a mix of government and recreational land use during the war years.