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Map[Map of part of S.E. Washington D.C. now occupied by the Navy Yard and adjacent squares]. Covers area bounded by Anacostia River waterfront, 10th, L, and 5th streets S.E. Shows block numbers and dimensions. Probably drawn by Nicholas King. Black and brown inks, watercolor, and lead pencil. Watermarked: Meads & Pine, GR, (fleur-de-lis under crown). Torn and mounted on cloth backing. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Phillips. Washington 885 Vault DCP- Contributor: King, N. (Nicholas)
- Date: 1790
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Map[Survey map of part of S.W. and S.E. Washington D.C.]. Covers area bounded by Q St. S.W./S.E., Anacostia River, S St. S.W., and Potomac River. Shows block outlines and numbers, street center-lines, base points, and dimensions. Does not show lots or land ownership. Title devised by cataloger. In pencil on paper slip affixed to cloth backing: Map found in an old closet in 1859 at Mt. Vernon exhibiting a portion of the city of...- Contributor: Washington, George
- Date: 1791
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MapPlan of part of the city of Washington, in the vicinity of the upper Eastern Branch ferry, shewing the situation of the buildings & grave-yards belonging to the Widow Wheler. Covers area bounded by 12th, L, 15th streets, and Anacostia River waterfront S.E. Relief shown by hachures. On accompanying fact sheet: Nicholas King journal, Ms. Division L.C. ... order to map ... 1796. King ... prepared the maps on Nov. 21. Pen-and-ink and watercolors. Watermark: 1794 (under fleur-de-lis). Mounted on cloth backing. Accompanied by fact sheet. 1 sheet : ms. ; 61 x 46...- Contributor: King, N. - King, N. (Nicholas)
- Date: 1796
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MapMap of that part of the city of Washington on which is situated the mansion-house and grave-yard of the Widow Young. Shows block numbers, buildings with dimensions, and street names. Covers area bounded by 17th, G, 19th streets S.E., and the Anacostia River. Probably drawn by Nicholas King. Black, brown, and red inks. Watermark: IV. Includes note. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Phillips. Washington, 1269 DCP- Contributor: King, N. (Nicholas)
- Date: 1796
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MapPlan of part of the city of Washington, in the vicinity of the upper Eastern Branch ferry, shewing the situation of the buildings & grave yards belonging to the Widow Wheler. Covers area bounded by 12th, L, 15th streets, and Anacostia River waterfront S.E. Shows block numbers and outlines, buildings, and block and building dimensions. Relief shown by hachures. Pen-and-ink and blue wash on tracing linen. Traced by Dr. Joseph M. Toner from the original map by Nicholas King ca. 1796. Has circular cameo impression: [Profile of head with] Toner Library. Includes note. "No. 18."...- Contributor: King, N. (Nicholas)
- Date: 1796
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Map16th plan from E Street south to W and from 3d west to 4th Street east : [Washington D.C.]. Cadastral map showing unidentified tinted lots, lot numbers and dimensions, and block numbers. Covers area bounded by Anacostia River, S.W. W, S.W. 3rd, S.W./S.E. D, and S.E. 4th streets. Title from handwritten (ink) label affixed to cloth backing. On cloth backing in pencil: From the files of the Society of Oldest Inhabitants. Deposited by Henry C. Gauss in 1920's (?). One of 12 maps....- Contributor: Gauss, Henry C. - Association of the Oldest Inhabitants of the District of Columbia
- Date: 1798
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Map[Map of the southern part of the city of Washington D.C.]. Covers area bounded by Anacostia River, Potomac River, S.W. 8th, S.W./S.E. B, and S.E. 3rd streets. Title devised by cataloger. Black, red, and blue inks, and red and blue washes. Soiled, edged in green cloth, and mounted on cloth backing. On cloth backing in lead pencil: From the files of the Society of Oldest Inhabitants. Deposited by Henry C. Gauss in 1920's (?). One...- Contributor: Gauss, Henry C. - Association of the Oldest Inhabitants of the District of Columbia
- Date: 1800
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Map[Survey of an unidentified area in Washington D.C.]. From the Taggart Estate papers. Manuscript--ink and pencil. Lacks corner section and mounted on cloth backing. Includes unidentified depth profile--possibly of Anacostia River. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault DCP- Contributor: Taggart, Hugh T. (Hugh Thomas)
- Date: 1800
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Map[Survey map of land tracts in Washington D.C. along the Anacostia River] Covers tracts named Saint Elizabeth, Greens Purchase, Chechester, Gisborough Manor, et al. Manuscript--ink and pencil. On cloth backing in pencil: From the files of the Society of Oldest Inhabitants. Deposited by Henry C. Gauss in 1920's (?). One of 12 maps. 8th St. Elizabeth. Two sheets joined to form 1. Hemmed with brown cloth. Includes descriptive index of survey points. Available also through the...- Contributor: King, N. (Nicholas) - Fenwick, George
- Date: 1804
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MapPlan of wharfing : [Anacostia River waterfront, Washington D.C.] Cadastral map showing lot lines and numbers, dimensions, and block numbers. Covers area bounded by Anacostia River, South Capitol St., and O and S Sts. S.E. Title appears twice in pencil in 2 different hands. India ink and pencil. Mounted on cloth backing. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Phillips. Washington, 1167 Vault DCP- Contributor: Latrobe, Benjamin Henry
- Date: 1817
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MapChart of the Potomac River and Eastern Branch from the Sister Islands to Geesboro Point and thence to the Navy Yard Bridge : with the topography of the adjacent country : made ... Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by contours and soundings. Also shows block numbers and major buildings. "Approved--T.C. Mendenhall, Superintendent, U.S.C. & G.S." Includes text. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. LC copy fold-lined, taped, and annotated in pencil: Original is in Coast Survey. DCP- Contributor: Ewing, Maskell C. - U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
- Date: 1837
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MapA sketch of a survey made for Col. W'm Hickey, under a warrant from the United States, to take up vacant land : made to lay before his lawyers to determine some ... Cadastral survey map. Manuscript--ink and col. pencil. Lacks sections along edges; faced and backed with rice paper. Notes in ink on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault DCP- Contributor: Carbery, Lewis - Hickey, William
- Date: 1840
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Map[Cadastral survey map of land tracts in Washington D.C. near the Anacostia River Pen-and-ink and watercolor. Oriented with north to the left. Darkened and mounted on cloth backing. Includes notes and 3 insets. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault DCP- Contributor: Hickey, William
- Date: 1840
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MapMap of the Potomac & Anacostia rivers between Washington D.C. & Alexandria Va. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings. "Copied from the tracining [sic] of original and sent to Com'd'r J.A. Dahlgren U.S.N., M.S. Smith, Cap't of Top'l Eng'rs Asst. C.S. in charge of Office, Coast Survey Office, Washington, February 17th 1857." Blue-line print of ms. map. Includes note. "P.W. 1832. Antique." LC copy accompanied by typewritten text of note by "RS 5/9/77." Available also...- Contributor: Whiting, William B. - Smith, M. S. - Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker) - United States Coast Survey - Young, William S.
- Date: 1842
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MapJunction of Potomac and Anacostia rivers Depths shown by contours and soundings. Title handwritten on original map. On original map in handwriting: Reduced by F. Fairfax 1854. Includes notes. LC copy accompanied by negative photocopy and annotated in pencil: Coast Survey. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. DCP- Contributor: Fairfax, F.
- Date: 1854
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MapReconnaissance of "Anacostia" above Wash. Navy Yd. Covers part of Anacostia River in Washington D.C. "Aug. 18th 1861." Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings. India ink and blue wash. Includes note. At upper left: 211, L. Sheet 16. LC Civil War maps (2nd ed.) 689.5 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault DCP- Contributor: Dahlgren, John Adolphus Bernard - Cluss, A.
- Date: 1861
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MapMap of the division of the north half of a tract of land called "St. Elisabeth," situated on the east side of the Anacostia River in the county of Washington, D.C. : ... Cadastral map showing some landowners' names. Covers Barry Farms subdivision, S.E. Washington D.C. Pen-and-ink with small additions in lead pencil. Originally drawn on 2 sheets. Oriented with north toward the upper left. Halved and mounted on cloth backing. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Phillips. Washington 851 Vault DCP- Contributor: District of Columbia. Office of the Surveyor - Carpenter, B. D. (Benjamin D.) - Howard, O. O. (Oliver Otis) - United States. Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands
- Date: 1867
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MapMap of the Anacostia River or Eastern Branch region D.C. Relief shown by hachures. Oriented with north toward the upper right. LC copy mounted on cloth backing. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. DCP- Contributor: T. Sinclair & Son - Glümer, J. V.
- Date: 1880
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MapMap of Anacostia River in the District of Columbia and Maryland Depths shown by contours and soundings. "Area to be filled shaded in red." Oriented with north toward the upper right. "To accompany report of Oct. 24, 1891, Peter C. Hains, Lieut. Colonel of Engineers." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes "Cross section of proposed channel." "H Ex--30--52 1." LC copy fold-lined, halved, and mounted on cloth...- Contributor: Hains, Peter C. - Hains, Peter C. (Peter Conover) - United States. Army. Corps of Engineers
- Date: 1891
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Map[Map of landholdings along the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C.]. Property tracts shown in red. Also shows block numbers, tide lines, and 5-ft. contour. India ink, red ink, and col. pencil. Oriented with north toward the upper right. Fold-lined and halved. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault DCP- Contributor: Taggart, Hugh T. (Hugh Thomas)
- Date: 1900
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MapView looking northwest from Anacostia : [Washington D.C.]
Washington, D.C., 1901 Bird's-eye view with Anacostia River at bottom and horizon/sky at top. Oriented with north toward the upper right. In lower margin: Copyright 1901 by John L. Trout, Washington, D.C. Painted in watercolor, gouache, and gilt on paper. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Purchase; James Madison Council from The Old Print Gallery, Georgetown D.C.; Oct. 1997. Acquisitions...- Contributor: Trout, John L.
- Date: 1901
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MapBaist's real estate atlas of surveys of Washington, District of Columbia : complete in three volumes Phillips 1505 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. DCP- Contributor: Baist, G. Wm. (George William)
- Date: 1903
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Map[Map of streetcar lines in Anacostia and surrounding districts, S.E. Washington D.C.]. Shows "Anacostia & Potomac River R.R.," "Proposed route--Anacostia, Surattsville & Brandywine Ry.," and subdivision names and boundaries. Relief shown by contours. Title devised by cataloger. "To accompany the report of the Commissioners, D.C., on Senate bill #3343 (1-18-04, H.D.Y.)." Oriented with north toward the upper left. In right lower margin: S Rep 2961 58 3. In upper right corner: No. 42866/2 E.D. Available also...- Contributor: United States. Congress. Senate - District of Columbia. Board of Commissioners
- Date: 1904
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MapBaist's real estate atlas of surveys of Washington, District of Columbia : complete in four volumes Phillips 1506 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. DCP- Contributor: Baist, G. Wm. - Baist, H. V. (Harry Valentine) - Baist, Wm. E. (William Edward) - Baist, G. Wm. (George William)
- Date: 1907
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MapLand south of squares 1131 etc. : [S.E. Washington D.C.] Covers area bounded by Anacostia River, Barney Circle, and H. St. S.E. "Bulkhead and wharf lines are those approved by the Acting Sec. of War on July 1, 1904." Also shows block numbers and dimensions. Blueprint. Includes text. LC copy mounted on cloth backing. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. DCP- Contributor: District of Columbia. Office of the Surveyor - Richards, Wm. P. (William P.)
- Date: 1907