1957 Map of Washington

About this map

Washington, Alexandria, and Annapolis anchor this mid-century view of the mid-Atlantic, showing the rapid expansion of suburban corridors during the post-war era. The sheet documents a landscape where traditional maritime economies along the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River met an increasing federal and military footprint. Significant installations such as the Quantico Marine Corps Base, Naval Air Test Center, and Fort Meade are prominently featured, reflecting the Cold War-era intensification of the region's defense infrastructure.