A. Map of the District of Columbia 1901 ... for the Preparation of a Plan for the Improvement of the Park System of the District of Columbia (28.0 x 26.4"). This large and colorful plan depicts current park areas, proposed street development plan, topography and schools. This ambitious map is replete with information including the Permanent System of Highways and Authorized New Railroad Locations. Twenty different areas name their controlling agency including the War Department, Navy, Interior Department, and Smithsonian. It extends to show a corner of Alexandria in the south, and in the north some or all of Kenilworth, Burrville, Woodridge and Takoma, west to American University Park, and east about two miles past the Anocostia River. Numbered "No. D-99" at lower left. North is oriented to the upper left. Prepared by J.G. Langdon and printed by A. Hoen & Co. of Baltimore. Condition: Issued folding on a clean sheet with one tiny edge tear at left that just touches the neatline. (A)

B. Map of the District of Columbia Showing Areas Recommended to Be Taken as Necessary for New Parks and Park Connections... (26.6 x 26.6"). This map covers the same geography as above but depicts those areas that are recommended to be purchased by the Park Commission. Also shows proposed "elevated drives" along the Potomac River. Numbered "No. D-288" at lower left. Condition: Issued folding with several splits at fold intersections and a few small spots in the image. (B)

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