Geography Reference
In-Depth Information
Fig. 4.7
Reclamation of the marshland on the east shore and the shallow water area of the Potomac.
1
Site of the Capitol Building,
2
The original designated location of the Washington Monument,
3
The original designated location of the White House,
4
The Canal,
5
Potomac River Park
The
dotted lines
shows the riverside after reclamation
New starting point on the east shore of the Potomac. It is the location of the Lincoln Memorial
built later
The site for the Jefferson Memorial built later. The site of the White House on the above diagram
was later moved to a site further west on the perpendicular line north of the Jefferson Memorial
Fig. 4.8
The original shoreline which was at the starting spot on the central axis line on the east
shore of the Potomac
