1900 Map of Washington

About this map

The Potomac River and Anacostia River anchor this turn-of-the-century map of the capital region, revealing the dense street grids of the District alongside the developing suburbs of Maryland and Virginia. To the west, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal parallels the river from Great Falls down toward the city center. The Virginia shoreline is marked by prominent military and civic sites, including Arlington National Cemetery, Fort Myer, and the rail hub at Arlington Junction. Transportation infrastructure is highly detailed, featuring the Aqueduct Bridge and Long Bridge connecting the capital to Rosslyn and Jackson City. Outside the core, the landscape is dotted with early academic and institutional landmarks such as the Maryland Agril. College and the Theological Seminary. Rural turnpikes like the Leesburg and Georgetown Turnpike and Little River Turnpike radiate outward, tracing the early paths of regional growth.