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2011 Map of Mount Vernon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mount Vernon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mount Vernon and the surrounding Potomac River shoreline appear in this detailed survey, documenting the dense suburban development of northern Virginia and southern Maryland. The map illustrates the historic transition from the ancestral estate at Mount Vernon Wharf to modern residential enclaves like Stratford Landing and Hybla Valley. Across the river, Fort Washington and its eponymous Fort Washington National Park anchor the Maryland side, preserved amidst the growth of communities like Tantallon.

Family history is deeply embedded in the landscape through numerous burial sites, including the Lyles Family Cemetery, Marshall Cemetery, and Christ Church Cemetery. The topography is defined by the winding paths of Little Hunting Creek and the wide expanse of the Potomac River, with landmarks such as the Fort Washington Light and Alexandria Avenue Bridge serving as vital navigational and infrastructure points.