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2016 Map of Mount Vernon

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Mount Vernon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Mount Vernon and the surrounding Potomac shoreline appear here in high detail, illustrating the dense suburban character and preserved parklands south of Alexandria. The map tracks the residential development of neighborhoods like Hybla Valley, Woodlawn, and Waynewood, while highlighting the significant cultural footprint of the Washington family. From the Washington Family Cem to the sprawling George Washington Memorial Parkway, the landscape is a mix of historical preservation and modern community planning.

Across the river in Maryland, the transition from the military grounds of Fort Washington to the expansive Piscataway Park shows a different land-use pattern, where marshes and creeks like Mill Swamp and Pomonkey Creek remain largely undeveloped. For those tracing local families, numerous small burial sites are documented, including the Lyles Family Cem, Marshall Cem, and Macedonia Cem, offering precise locations for genealogical research.