1965 Map of Kensington

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Rock Creek and the Northwest Branch frame a landscape defined by rapid mid-century suburban expansion across Montgomery County. In this revision, the transition from agricultural tracts like Avery and Norbeck to planned residential communities is nearly complete. The prominence of massive institutional sites, including the National Institutes of Health and the Army Medical Center, underscores the region's role as a federal hub. Dense suburban neighborhoods such as Rock Creek Village, Garrett Park, and Sycamore Acres are knit together by major arterial roads like Georgia Avenue and Viers Mill Road. The emergence of modern commercial hubs is evidenced by the Wheaton Plaza Shopping Center, while numerous schools like Albert Einstein High Sch and Northwood High Sch reflect the post-war population boom. Pockets of preserved green space, such as Wheaton Regional Park, remain alongside established landmarks like the Gate of Heaven Cemetery.