1897 Map of Mt. Vernon

About this map

The Potomac River corridor serves as the central artery for this late-19th-century landscape, anchoring a network of historic estates, defensive fortifications, and expanding rail lines. At the heart of the region, the Arlington National Cemetery and Mt Vernon overlook the river, while the military significance of the waterway is marked by Fort Foote and Fort Washington. The era's transportation infrastructure is prominently displayed, from the upstream Chain Bridge and Cabin Johns Bridge to the web of railroads including the Southern R. R. Va. Midland Div. and the B. & O. R. R..