Historic Maps

Spread of Nonwhites, 1930–1952 (NARA)

This map displays the expansion of black settlement in "predominantly white areas."

Federal Housing Administration
Residential Sub-Areas, 1937 (NARA)

This map grades sections of DC and its suburbs for value and marketability, using race as a criterion.

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Rental Areas in 1934 Compared w/ Settled Areas in 1887 (FHA)

Percent of Dwelling Units Occupied By Nonwhites (NARA)

This map is based on data collected in 1934. See this map for other categories of data recorded for each block.

FHA-insured housing, Dec. 31, 1936 (NARA)

This map shows existing and planned federally insured housing.

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National Capital Housing Authority Properties and Projects, Dec. 1944 (NARA)

This map identifies public housing projects by race. Just two, for whites, were built west of Rock Creek Park.