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Washington DC is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the east coast of the United States between Maryland and Virginia. The nation's capital is approximately 40 miles south of Baltimore, 30 miles west of Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay and 108 miles north of Richmond. See a Guide to Driving Times and Distances Around the Mid-Atlantic Region. The City of Washington was founded in 1791 to serve as the U.S. capital under the jurisdiction of Congress. It was established as a federal city and is not a state or part of any other state. The city has its own government to establish and enforce local laws. The federal government oversees its operations. For more information, read DC Government 101 - Things to Know About DC Officials, Laws, Agencies and More. Washington, DC Map User Tips Click on the map icons to get more information or specific directions from your location. Zoom in or out to see more detail using the vertical slider bar on the left hand side of the map. To recenter the map click and drag the map background. You can toggle current traffic conditions on and off by clicking on the Traffic button. You can change the type of map displayed by clicking on the Map button and selecting the desired option(s). To see Street View images, click and drag the orange man icon (located in the upper left hand corner of the map) to the desired location and release. Washington DC Map Washington DC Sightseeing InformationTop 10 Things to Do in the Washington DC Capital RegionNational Mall Visitors Guide A Guide to the Smithsonian Museums Monuments and Memorials Best Sightseeing Tours in Washington, DC Washington DC Maps and DirectionsCapitol Beltway MapDistrict of Columbia Quadrant Maps National Mall Map and Directions Georgetown Map U.S. Capitol Map Maps, Transportation and Weather Index Looking for more Washington, DC information? Start with the Washington, DC Home Page, where you'll find current features and an in depth guide to everything you want to know about the DC/Capital region. |
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