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2011 Map of Washington East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The University of Maryland campus and its adjacent College Park neighborhoods anchor the northern portion of this landscape, showing the dense academic and residential development within the District of Columbia and Maryland borderlands. The intricate drainage of the Northwest Branch and Northeast Branch converge to form the Anacostia River, a waterway lined with significant historical infrastructure including the Anacostia Railroad Yard and the Anacostia Marina.

Large-scale land use is dominated by significant institutional and commemorative spaces, from the sprawling Fort Lincoln Cemetery and Mount Olivet Cemetery to the recreational expanse of the Langston Golf Course and Driving Range. Transit corridors are highly defined, featuring the Eckington Railroad Yard and the Ivy City Railroad Yards which highlight the area's role as a major rail hub. Neighborhoods like Chillum, Brookland, and Benning show the mid-century urban density and the established network of local post offices and schools that define this section of the capital region.