Blockhouse Point to Beltway Map | Potomac Valley, 1966

This original vintage map features Potomac Corridor – Blockhouse Point to Beltway (Section 8), printed in May 1966 as part of a comprehensive regional planning study highlighting the Potomac Valley as a landscape of scenic beauty and recreational potential.

This section focuses on the stretch of the Potomac River near the Washington, D.C. metropolitan edge, including Blockhouse Point, Great Falls, River Bend, and surrounding areas in Maryland and Virginia.

The map illustrates a dynamic portion of the river corridor where rugged terrain, dramatic river bends, and historic canal routes converge. Notable features include Great Falls, the C&O Canal, river islands, steep wooded ridges, and expanding suburban infrastructure approaching the Capital Beltway.

Highlighted throughout are proposed and existing recreation areas, with suggested uses such as picnicking, hiking, boating, fishing, camping, sightseeing, and nature study. Key destinations like Great Falls are emphasized for their historical significance and natural beauty, along with visitor services and access points.

The design reflects mid-century planning priorities, balancing conservation of natural landscapes with increasing public access and recreational development near a growing urban center.

This map is part of a larger Potomac Corridor series and showcases the distinctive graphic style of 1960s planning maps—combining detailed topography, bold color overlays, and annotated recreational use zones.

This is an authentic vintage 1966 printing and not a reproduction. It retains its original character with light, age-appropriate wear.

• Title: Potomac Corridor – Blockhouse Point to Beltway (Section 8)
• Date: May 1966
• Type: Scenic & Recreational Planning Map
• Region: Potomac River (Maryland / Virginia / Washington, D.C. area)

Size:
11.5 x 19.5 inches

Condition:
Good vintage condition. Please see photos for details.

This map is part of a larger series. Additional prints from this series will be available in our shop.

Your map will be carefully packaged to ensure it arrives safely.