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2016 Map of Washington West

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Washington West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The National Mall and its surrounding federal infrastructure anchor this detailed 2016 study of the nation's capital and its Maryland and Virginia suburbs. Centered on the White House and Capitol, the map documents the dense concentration of memorials and government institutions, including the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial along the Tidal Basin. The landscape is defined by the Potomac River and the winding Rock Creek, which carves through the expansive Rock Creek Park.

Educational and cultural landmarks are well-represented, from Georgetown University to Howard University. Across the river in Virginia, the military presence of Fort Myer sits adjacent to residential neighborhoods like Rosslyn and Highlands. Historic transport corridors are visible through the George Washington Memorial Parkway and the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail, which trace the river’s edge through The Potomac Gorge.