1957 Map of Washington

About this map

The railroad hub of Washington serves as the focal point of this 1957 survey, situated at the crossroads of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the New York Central. The city's mid-century civic infrastructure is well-defined, featuring landmarks like the City Hall, Courthouse, and a concentrated network of neighborhood schools including West End Sch, Longfellow Sch, and South Side Sch. Beyond the urban core, the landscape transitions into the fertile bottomlands of the White River, where engineering features like the Washington Waterworks and various pumping stations manage the riparian environment.