1965 Map of Washington East

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The Anacostia River and its major tributaries, the Northwest Branch and Northeast Branch, anchor this mid-1960s study of the Maryland-District of Columbia border. The landscape shows a densely settled corridor of communities stretching from Hyattsville and College Park toward the capital, where suburban growth is visible in neighborhoods like New Carrollton and Kent Village. This era captures a balance of urban infrastructure and significant green space, featuring the sprawling grounds of the University of Maryland, the National Arboretum, and the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. The transportation network is defined by the Baltimore Washington Parkway, the Pennsylvania Railroad, and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, illustrating how rail and highway connectivity fueled the region's development. Civil defense and local history are marked by the presence of numerous neighborhood schools, hospitals like Providence Hospital, and historic burial grounds including Fort Lincoln Cemetery and Congressional Cemetery.