potomac river, washington dc

Cadastral survey map of original land grants and resurveys along the P...

Shows tracts dated approx. 1675 to 1808. Also shows landowners' names and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal condemnations. Title devised by cataloger. Photostat copy of ms. map. Includes survey notes. At lower right: D... More

Draw bridge over Potomac at George Town, D.C. / J.R.S.

Drawing shows the Chain Bridge spanning the Potomac River at Georgetown, Washington, D.C., with a covered wagon on the bridge; also shows men loading a boat with barrels from a loading dock at left center, with... More

[Manuscript sketch of the Potomac River and Eastern Branch bounding th...

Shows waterfront, wharves, and bridges. Depths shown by soundings. Title from Phillips's Descriptive list of maps and views of Washington. On verso in ink: Handed to the Surveyor by Mr. J.P. Ingle for safe keep... More

Potomac Aqueduct, hydrographic survey of the Potomac River near George...

"Survey made in the fall of 1832." Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by contours and soundings. From the papers of the Virginia-District of Columbia Boundary Commission. Available also through the Library ... More

Treasury department, April 11th, 1833. The President of the United Sta...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 195, Folder 4.

Map of part of the Potomac River, from the head of tide water to Alexa...

Chart of the Potomac River and Eastern Branch from the Sister Islands ...

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 t... More

Chart of the head of navigation of the Potomac River shewing the route...

Nautical chart of the Potomac estuary within the District of Columbia. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by contours and soundings. Oriented with north toward the lower right. Stephenson. Cartography of no... More

Chart of the head of navigation of the Potomac River shewing the route...

Nautical chart with extensive annotations in col. and lead pencils to show proposed railroad routes connecting central Washington and Alexandria (Va.). Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by contours and sou... More

Head of navigation of the Potomac River / nautical chart

Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by contours and soundings. Photocopy of ms. map. Oriented with north toward the upper left. Includes notes. LC copy originally printed on separate sheets, assembled to 1 s... More

Georgetown College, District of Columbia. This college stands on a pec...

Alexandria on the Potomac, Washington in the distance

Sketch shows ships docked on the waterfront of Alexandria, Virginia, with Washington's Capitol dome rising in the distance. Wallis was a British Commissioner from the Foreign Office to the United States in 1853... More

Timber raft on the Potomac River US

Drawing shows a timber raft floating down the Potomac River past Maryland house and Georgetown, although neither are visible in the sketch. Wallis was a British Commissioner from the Foreign Office to the Unite... More

Washington from the Potomac - Public domain city architecture drawing

Sketch shows the Capitol and Washington DC from the Potomac. Wallis was a British Commissioner from the Foreign Office to the United States in 1853. Originally 1 of 37 drawings in portfolios with binder's title... More

Chart of the head of navigation of the Potomac River : surveyed by ord...

Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by contours and soundings. Oriented with north toward the upper left. Includes note. LC copy fold-lined, laminated, halved, and mounted on cloth backing. Available also th... More

[Map of part of Montgomery County showing] Topographical Approaches on...

Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the Potomac River

Map of that portion of the Battle Field of Antietam occupied by the tr...

Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the Potomac River

White House, Potomac, Washington, D.C.

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[Detailed map of part of Virginia from Alexandria to the Potomac River...

Relief shown by form lines. Shows parts of Arlington and Fairfax counties, part of the defenses of Washington, roads, railroads, towns, vegetation, houses, fences, names of residents, and drainage. "211, L. She... More

New bridge over Potomac River on the Washington, Alexandria and George...

Photograph showing a railroad bridge across the Potomac River. Three men are seated at right: S. Seymour, chief engineer, C.B. Morse, constructing engineer, S.S. Post & Co., contractors. Exhibited: "East of th... More

Chain Bridge spanning the Potomac River in northwest Washington DC dur...

Chain Bridge spanned the Potomac River in northwest Washington near Tenleytown. The crossing was heavily defended by earthworks (Fort Ethan Allen and Fort Marcy across the Potomac in Virginia and several artill... More

Army map of the seat of war in Virginia, showing the battle fields, fo...

Scale ca. 1:183,000. LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 448 Map of the Potomac River and vicinity from Harpers Ferry to Swan Point showing towns, roads, railroads, names and boundaries of counties, drainage, and reli... More

Battery Rodgers, Defenses of the Potomac River, Alexandria, Virginia.

Soldiers posing with Battery Rodger's 15-inch Rodman gun, the largest cannon in the Federal arsenal mounted in Washington DC. Battery Rodgers located near the Alexandria Whard, was constructed to guard the ap... More

Potomac River, looking down from Georgetown, showing Mason's Island, L...

Photograph shows an aerial view of Georgetown rooftops and backyard gardens, the Potomac River, and Mason's Island, now known as Theodore Roosevelt Island, Washington, D.C.

Long Bridge, Washington, D.C. (Andrew J. Russel)

Photograph shows Long Bridge over the Potomac River from the Virginia shore. No. 275.

New bridge over Potomac River on the Washington, Alexandria and George...

Photograph showing construction on a trestle railroad bridge across the Potomac River. Caption continues: S. Seymour, chief engineer, C.B. Morse, constructing engineer, S.S. Post & Co., contractors.

New bridge over Potomac River on the Washington, Alexandria and George...

Photograph showing a trestle railroad bridge across the Potomac River. Caption continues: S. Seymour, chief engineer, C.B. Morse, constructing engineer, S.S. Post & Co., contractors.

Washington, District of Columbia (vicinity). Great Falls, Potomac Rive...

Title from Civil War caption books. Caption from negative sleeve: Great Falls, Potomac River, near Washington, D.C. File print in LOT 4161-H. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, ... More

Potomac River (in four sheets) / nautical chart

Public domain scan of vintage 18th-century map, old atlas, navigation, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Washington, District of Columbia (vicinity). Great Falls, Potomac Rive...

Title from Civil War caption books. Caption from negative sleeve: Great Falls, Potomac River, near Washington D.C. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Divi... More

Transports at Alexandria removing troops

Signed lower right: Alf. R Waud. Title inscribed lower right. Inscribed in pencil above image: Washington and the Capitol in the distance 5 miles away; Maryland shore; Fort; Steamer Vanderbilt, Steamer John Bro... More

Army map of the seat of war in Virginia, showing the battle fields, fo...

Scale ca. 1:183,000. LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 455 Map of the Potomac River and vicinity from Harpers Ferry to Swan Point showing towns, roads, railroads, names and boundaries of counties, drainage, and reli... More

Washington, District of Columbia (vicinity). Great Falls, Potomac Rive...

Title from Civil War caption books. Caption from negative sleeve: Great Falls, Potomac River, near Washington D.C. File print in LOT 4161-H. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, P... More

Potomac River (in four sheets) nautical chart

Chart of the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. to its entrance into the Chesapeake Bay. Chart indicates soundings, tides, lighthouses, and the shoreline configuration. Description derived from published bibli... More

Map of Montgomery County, Maryland. Compiled in the Bureau of Topograp...

Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the Potomac River

Part of the map of the Battlefield of South Mountains [sic], Sept. 14t...

Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the Potomac River

Sketch of the vicinity of Harpers Ferry, [W.] Va., by Wm. Luce, Oct. 1...

Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the Potomac River

Aquia Creek Landing, February, 1863./[Potomac River, below Washington,...

Public domain photograph - 19th-century albumen print, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Alexander Gardner (October 17, 1821 - December 10, 1882) was a Scottish ... More

Sketch showing the triangulation of the principal Defenses of the Dist...

Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the Potomac River

Potomac River (in four sheets): Sheet no. 4, from Indian Head to Georg...

Scale 1:40,000. LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 53.4 "No. 391" in upper left corner of map. "Electrotype copy no. 1, by G. Mathiot, U.S.C.S." is printed in the upper margin. Information concerning lighthouses, tid... More

Bridge across Eastern branch of Potomac River, Washington, D.C., April...

Photograph shows Navy Yard Bridge across the Anacostia River, Washington, D.C. (Source: similar image with caption "Navy Yard Bridge across the Anacostia River," Smithsonian Institution, "America on the Move" o... More

Pontoon bridge across Potomac River from Georgetown, D.C. to Analostan...

Photograph shows a group of civilians crossing a pontoon bridge from Georgetown to Analostan Island (i.e. Roosevelt Island). A group of men seated in a carriage in the foreground while a woman stands at the sh... More

Hydrographic map of the Potomac River from Aqueduct Bridge, Georgetown...

Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings. Originally printed on 2 sheets. Includes notes. LC copy mounted on cloth backing and extensively annotated in red ink to show estuarine contours. Available a... More

And it came to pass as Boynton began ..

No accession number. This catalog record contains preliminary or unverified data from a project done in BRS software, ca. 1985. mm / 860221.

In hot water, Washington, D.C. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Includes cutout prints of three heads. No accession number. This catalog record contains preliminary or unverified data from a project done in BRS software, ca. 1985. mm / 860221.

The present status of the water controversy

No accession number. This catalog record contains preliminary or unverified data from a project done in BRS software, ca. 1985. mm / 860224.

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

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Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Potomac River at Washington, D.C., map showing progress of work : June...

Shows dredged and reclaimed Potomac park areas. Depths shown by soundings and contours. Oriented with north toward the upper left. LC copy mounted on cloth backing. Available also through the Library of Congres... More

Palisades of the Potomac, scenery unsurpassed : embracing the addition...

Cadastral map. "June 23rd 1890." Alternate title at upper right: Palisades of the Potomac Land and Improvement Co.'s subdivision no. 1, being part of "White Haven." "Entered according to act of Congress in the ... More

Palisades of the Potomac, scenery unsurpassed : embracing the addition...

Public domain aerial photograph, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of architecture design, diagram, drawing, building plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions im... More

Copy from actual survey of the 3 Sisters : Potomac River, Washington D...

Cadastral map. Pen-and-ink. Watermark: Crown Imperial linen (with coat-of-arms). Soiled and missing small sections along edges. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Phillip... More

Survey of the rocks in the Potomac River above Georgetown known as the...

Cadastral map. "Jan. 18th 1893." Black, brown, and red inks. Brittle, torn, and missing sections along edges. Includes note. On verso in ink: 3 Sisters. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site a... More

Potomac River at Washington D.C., plan showing how reclaimed area may ...

Shows dredged and reclaimed areas with proposed roads and plantings for the Potomac parks. Depths shown by soundings. Oriented with north toward the upper left. Includes text, 3 cross-sections, statistical tabl... More

[Evening on the Potomac, Washington, D.C.]

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Evening on the Potomac, Washington, D.C.

Title from jacket. "X 111" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 032188. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Washington and Potomac from Arlington, Arlington, Virginia]

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Washington and Potomac from Arlington, Arlington, Virginia

Title from jacket. Possibly from Arlington House in the Arlington National Cemetery. "X 148" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 032189. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Guns bound for the testing grounds, Washington, D.C.]

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Cabin John Bridge, Potomac River, Washington, D.C.

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Washington turns out for open air music. Washington, D.C., July 12. Si...

A large crowd of people watching a concert. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Great Falls of the Potomac River, Washington, D.C.

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Great Falls of the Potomac River, Washington, D.C

Date based on Detroit, Catalogue J (1901). Originally part of a panorama; other section(s) not in collection. "10520 R" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 013031. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Chesapeake and Ohio canal - Sunset on the Potomac, near Washington

Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

From Washington Monument, south along the wharves and the Potomac Rive...

H16893 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright 1902 by Underwood & Underwood. On mount: Works and Studios, Washington, D.C., Arlington, N.J., Littleton, N.H.

From State Department S. over Executive Grounds, Monument and Potomac ...

H34060 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright 1903 by Underwood & Underwood. On mount: Works and Studios, Washington, D.C., Arlington, N.J., Littleton, N.H.

Moonlight on the Potomac, Washington, D.C

No. 2910. Public domain photograph of landscape view, nature, stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Washington and the Potomac River from Arlington, Washington, D.C.]

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Moonlight, Potomac Park, Washington, D.C.

Title from jacket. "G 8170" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 039997. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Washington & the Potomac River from Arlington, Washington, D.C.]

Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Moonlight, Potomac Park, Washington, D.C.]

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On the Potomac River, Washington, D.C. / The Rotograph Co.

Postcard shows small boats on the Potomac River. Public domain photograph - panorama, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Executive grounds, the Monument, the Printing and Engraving Bureau...

H87528 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright 1906, by E. W. Kelley. On mount: Sold only by Berry, Kelley & Chadwick, Office: Philadelphia Studio. No. 8288; No. 17.

Fishing in the Potomac river near 14th St. Bridge, Wash. D.C.

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Fishing in the Potomac river near 14th St. Bridge, Wash. D.C

Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negative or negative sleeve. Date from negatives in same range Gift; Herbert A. French; 1947. General information about the National Phot... More

Potomac river Dickies Tavern, Washington DC

View of "Dickies" tavern in Great Falls

Potomac river Canoe Race!, Washington DC

Canoe race on the Potomac River Public domain photograph of people with a small paddle boat, or canoe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bureau of Eng. & Ptg. Potomac River, Washington Monument, Washington, ...

Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negative or negative sleeve. Date from negatives in same range. Gift; Herbert A. French; 1947. General information about the National Pho... More

Bridge Over Great Falls, Washington DC

A family crosses a wooden bridge near Great Falls on the Potomac River

[Hains Point and Potomac River at East Potomac Park, Washington, D.C.]

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Bureau of Eng. & Ptg. [Potomac River, Washington Monument, Washington,...

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[Railway bridge over Potomac River, Washington, D.C.]

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Railway bridge over Potomac River, Washington, D.C.

A black and white photo of a train bridge, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title based on similarity to LC-H261-2000150. Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc... More

[Railway bridge over Potomac River, Washington, D.C.]

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[Bridge over Potomac River, Washington, D.C.]

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[Rowing on Potomac River. Washington, D.C.]

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[Railway bridge over Potomac River, Washington, D.C.]

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Rowing on Potomac River. Washington, D.C.

A black and white photo of a group of people rowing, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about th... More

Railway bridge over Potomac River, Washington, D.C.

A black and white photo of a bridge and trees, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title based on similarity to LC-H261-2000150. Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing,... More

Fort Washington park - Potomac River

Taken from corner of northwest demi-bastion, Potomac River facing north toward Washington DC

Woodlawn Manor Interior (Sitting Room/Workroom)

George Washington gave the Woodlawn site to his nephew, Lawrence Lewis, and Lewis’ new bride, Eleanor “Nelly” Parke Custis, Martha’s granddaughter, in hopes of keeping Nelly close to Mount Vernon.

Fort Circle Defenses of Washington

On forested hills surrounding the nation's capital are the remnants of a complex system of Civil War fortifications.

Walking along Route 235 and Richmond Highway

Woodlawn Manor, Pope-Leighey House, and the Gristmill and Distillery are only a few miles from Mount Vernon. You can buy tickets at George Washington's Mount Vernon and the Distillery and Gristmill for admittan... More

Woodlawn LS Front Entrance - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

Woodlawn Manor and the Pope-Leighey House both rest along Route 1 a few miles from George Washington’s primary estate, Mount Vernon. Woodlawn was the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s first site. Washi... More

[Ships on Potomac River: Three Rivewrs, left, and Northland, right; U....

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Chesapeake and Ohio canal - Great Falls - National parks scenic trails

The Great Falls of the Potomac are a popular scenic view just minutes outside of DC. While millions flock to them today, George Washington saw them as a barrier to water travel and transportation.

Woodlawn Manor Side Gate - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

George Washington gave the Woodlawn site to his nephew, Lawrence Lewis, and Lewis’ new bride, Eleanor “Nelly” Parke Custis, Martha’s granddaughter, in hopes of keeping Nelly close to Mount Vernon.

Chesapeake and Ohio canal - Great Falls, Potomac Maryland

The Great Falls of the Potomac are a popular scenic view just minutes outside of DC. While millions flock to them today, George Washington saw them as a barrier to water travel and transportation. The falls tod... More

Chesapeake and Ohio canal - C&O Canal Mile Marker 0

The C&O Canal's Mile Marker 0 is located at the mouth of Rock Creek where it flows into the Potomac. Many famous buildings are within sight of the marker.