1791 Map
This map was created in 1791-1793 by Andrew Elliot, a surveyor, a mentor of Lewis, who, alongside Clark, was tasked by President Jefferson to travel to the West Coast.
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Author Archive for: pvaselop
Entries by Peter Vaselopulos
1760 Map
This map, created by Beth Mitchell in 1987 for Fairfax County, shows property lines, owners, and the number of slaves for each farm/property in 1760 northern Virginia.
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Ceramics and History
For thousands of years, artists have used ceramics to document history. At the Arlington Historical Society bookstore, you can see a modern example of this tradition in the artwork created by AHS board member Jessica Kaplan.
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John Boston
By late 1861, US troops had completed the construction of numerous fortifications in Arlington to defend Washington DC. While the forts had a military purpose, they also became beacons of freedom to thousands of refugees fleeing slavery.
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Wish Wall
As we approach America’s 250th birthday in 2026, we invite you to reflect on what kind of future you hope to see for our country.
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Population Growth Map 2020
This map shows the population growth in Arlington specifically between 2000 and 2020. Like in the 20th century, most of the population increase is centered around the metro stations.
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Arlington County Map Logo 2021
The Arlington County logo changed in 2021 from a representation of Arlington House to a map of the original D.C. borders, with Arlington County shaded a dark blue.
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Civic Associations Map 2024
A recent map of Arlington’s various neighborhoods. Some of the names correlate with farms or businesses that were once prominent in the area.
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Department of Community Affairs 1983 Map
Commissioned by the Arlington County Department of Community Affairs in 1983, this map closely resembles the 1975 map but highlights key differences, such as population growth and shifts in the business landscape.
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General Land Use Plan Map 1975
This map was created by the Arlington County Department of Environmental Affairs showing the population distribution as well as the locations of businesses—see the right-hand side of the legend.
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