1945 Map of Washington East

About this map

The Anacostia River and its complex network of tributaries, including Paint Branch and Northwest Branch, define the landscape between the District of Columbia and Prince George's County. During this mid-1940s revision, the area shows a dense concentration of educational and civic institutions. The sprawling campus of the University of Maryland dominates the northern reaches, while the National Arboretum and Aquatic Gardens border the river to the south. Transportation is anchored by the Baltimore and Ohio RR and Pennsylvania RR, which serve established communities like Hyattsville, Riverdale, and College Park. The map captures an era of significant suburban expansion, evidenced by numerous planned settlements such as Queens Chapel Manor and Green Meadows. Cultural and religious landmarks are prominent throughout, from the Franciscan Monastery in Brookland to the historic Congressional Cem near the Sousa Bridge.