District of columbia history and tourism services and resources popular services historic preservation the history of the protective services police department a historical overview of dc emancipation public art collections. Civil war defenses of washington 3545 williamsburg lane n. The boundaries shown on these maps were approved by the council in 2002 and take effect on january 1, 20. The road to washington, the war of 1812 in the washington area. Brightwood history in maps op dc office of planning dc. Andrew ellicotts 1792 revision of lenfants plan for washington, d. Founded in 1790, the nations capital has been a dynamic city with plenty of highs and lows to match its place in american history. Official washington dc metro map near washington dc. Waterproof tearresistant travel map the nationals capital and home to many.
States, counties, and statistically equivalent entities chapter 4 pdf. In fact, you dont even have to be located on railroad track for us to help you. Anacosta historic district armed forces retirement home historic. Map of analostan island from map of the city of washington by robert king plate no. Real property geographic information systems gis program. Washington dc was a growing capital city along the potomac river in the 1880s. Historic map of washington, dc 1884 world maps online.
The city came under attack during the war of 1812 in an episode known as the burning of washington. The best interactive washington dc map for planning your. National archives national air and space museum united states botanic garden. General history s p e c i a l c o l l e c t i o n s r e s e a r c h c e n t e r newspaper row, 14th street, nw, between e and f. Rush hour service include rush hour service yellow line weekdays from 6. These maps serve as a guide to show the locations of the smithsonian museums in washington, dc. Historic preservation report for the national museum of african american history and culture. The state archives and the state library hold extensive map collections dealing with the washington state and the surrounding region. The twiceyearly guide is packed with all you need to plan your next trip to the nations capital, including information on free things to do, neighborhoods, attractions, tours. The choice of location for the national capital was a source of controversy in the first days of the republic. Map of washington city, district of columbia, seat of the federal government. Originally inhabited by an algonquianspeaking people known as the nacotchtank, the site of the district of columbia along the potomac river was first selected by president george washington. See dc attractions on a map, plan your sightseeing with free washington dc guidebook, dont miss on these free resources to make most of washington dc trip. The most visited museum is the national museum of natural history on the national.
The following 102 files are in this category, out of 102 total. For information about other things to do in the area, check out the virginia map and the maryland map. The online mapping sites below are just a sample of our most popular web maps. If one wants to understand why america is dealing with issues that should have been resolved over a hundred years ago, or at least in the early 1900s, then one will want to read this book. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Csx system map when it comes to the business of shipping, csx can move you in the right direction. The main industry was timber, but soon apples and wheat became important crops. Create your washington dc itineraries plan your washington dc trip with our free online resources. From the charles suddarth kelly photographic collection.
The washington, dc map is available in sizes up to 9x12 feet. The boundaries of the advisory neighborhood commissions and single member districts along with the 8 wards are updated every ten years, based on the results of the latest decennial census. Historical and antique maps of washington, dc dcvote. There are four maps for bus routes in washington dc, virginia, and maryland. City of washington from beyond the navy yard from the perspective on the other side of the anacostia river, one can see the capitol, the buildings along pennsylvania avenue, and the white house in 1834. The district of columbia office of tax and revenue otr, real property assessment division, maps and title gis program, in coordination with octo gis, provides real property mapping applications, services, and data to property owners, the public, and government agencies. Dc historic districts including proposed districts maps of each district. Metrobus map washington dc the metrobus map provides information about metrobus route numbers, bus terminals, landmarks, metro park and ride lots, and connections to the metro. View the zoning regulations dcoz dc office of zoning. Plan washington dc trip get free washington dc maps. The mall and pennsylvania avenue base map 778 kb pdf washington monument and west potomac park base map 1 mb pdf historic resources maps identified cultural landscapes within the mall map 7. Museum map smithsonian national museum of natural history. With the outbreak of hostilities in april 1861, it became necessary to begin preparing the defenses of washington, dc. Dc historic districts maps washington dc history resources.
Maps that are a part of the historical map collection are served in the map. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an. These mapping applications serve as location awareness platforms and visual perspectives for dc. Washington, the seat of government of the united states, is situated upon the potomac, at the head of tide water and. National geographic destination city map national geographic maps on. Founded on july 16th, 1790, the capital of the united states was known as the city of washington when this map was produced. The smithsonian information center in the castle is centrally located at jefferson dr. Historical and antique maps of washington, dc discover varied representations of the beautiful district of columbia in this collection of historical maps. Maps for this digital collection will be drawn from state and territorial government records, historic books, federal documents and the northwest collection. Maps of the district of columbia library of virginia virginia. Map of anacostia river in the district of columbia, sheet 1, from the mouth to navy yard bridge publication info. The metro map provides a quick overview of metro connections to destination points in washington dc, virginia, and maryland. Growing the state of washington grew rapidly in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Although most of the museums are located on the national mall from 3rd to 14th streets between constitution and independence avenues, several of. The wmata operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth. In 1853, oregon broke off and the washington territory was formed. The official version of the zoning regulations of 2016, as amended, can be found on the website of the office of documents and administrative at dcregs. Includes inset map of the district of columbia, statistical tables, and ill. On november 11, 1889, washington was admitted into the union as the 42nd state. Official washington dc metro map washington dc mappery. The washington dc map has links to some of the best attractions in the nations capital, including the white house and the vietnam veterans memorial. The museum of the american indian is the newest among the smithsonian museums in washington dc and is the only museum solely dedicated to the history, study and preservation of the american indians. These pdf documents are the subtitle that comprise the old zoning regulations of 1958, as amended. Historic map washington, dc 1852 world maps online. The district of columbia offers several online mapping applications highlighting data and information from various fields of interest such as crime statistics, public school profiles, detailed property information and more. Founded on july 16, 1790, washington, dc is unique among american cities because it was established by the constitution of the united states to serve as the nations capital. To download a printable version of the map, rightclick on the link below and depending on your browser, click on save target as or save link as.
Official color pdf map from the washington metropolitan area transit authority. Washington monument jefferson memorial bureau of engraving and printing national museum of american history matchbox pizza fords theatre old post office pavilion national museum of natural history smithsonian institution lenfant plaza international spy museum the u. Interactive map showing the border of washington, d. Gallery of authentic historic and rare maps, plans, and views of washington d. You can print out the downloadable pdf map or check out the online map. In 1857, albert boschke, a german born civil engineer, published his map of washington city, district of columbia, seat of the federal government.
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