Discover the beautiful old Baist maps of Capitol Hill. Learn more about the history of the region and take a look at the 1909 Baist map of Capitol Hill, sourced from the Library of Congress.
Check out this rare map of the D.C. area from 1894 and see the Ulysses Grant Memorial Bridge, which was never built. Plus, see the source from the National Archives.
GoDCers love maps! Here's a great one from 1907 showing the area around Catholic University. Take a look at this amazing map and learn more about the history of the area. Source: Library of Congress.
An amazing map of Washington City from 1892 reveals the streets of the nation's capital in great detail. Learn what it was like to navigate the city before the World's Fair and street renaming.
Take a look at this 1867 map of the land on which St. Elizabeths Hospital was built, and explore its history. Click the map for greater detail and see the approximate area today on the Google Map.
Discover the Washington Navy Yard through an old plan from June 1st, 1881. See the position and dimensions of all the buildings in this plan from the Library of Congress.
Take a look back in time to 1897 and explore the proposed highway changes to Washington, DC. Read the full article from The Evening Star to learn more about the fascinating history of the city.
Take a look back in time with this scenic driving route from the Washington Times in 1919. Explore the city and its history with this vintage image and article.
Take a journey back in time to explore Rock Creek Park with this 1922 map from the Washington Times. Learn about the drivable roadways and the history of this beautiful park.
Take a look back in time to explore the divisions of white schools in Washington, DC in 1907. This fascinating map was published by the Evening Star on June 13th, 1907. Source: Library of Congress.
