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1965 Map of Washington East

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Washington East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Anacostia River serves as the central artery for this mid-century landscape, where the urban density of Washington meets the expanding suburbs of Prince George's County. In the north, the sprawling campus of the University of Maryland and the residential corridors of Takoma Park and Hyattsville reflect the post-war growth of the Maryland borderlands. This 1965 survey documents a complex network of transportation and institutional land use, from the Baltimore Washington Parkway to the sprawling grounds of the National Arboretum.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of numerous parochial and public institutions, including Gallaudet College and St Pauls College. The map also preserves the footprints of established memorial sites like Fort Lincoln Cemetery and Mt Olivet Cemetery, alongside industrial and civil landmarks such as D C General Hospital and the rail corridors now operated by Conrail. From the tidal Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens to the heights of Fort Dupont Park, the map illustrates a city in transition.