Potomac River: Quick Facts

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Potomac River: Great Falls

Detailed street map of central Washington, D.C., highlighting major roads, Metro subway lines, and key landmarks including the National Mall, Capitol, White House, museums, and memorials. Numbered points correspond to a list of significant sites such as the Smithsonian museums, National Gallery of Art, and U.S. Supreme Court, with surrounding neighborhoods like Georgetown and Foggy Bottom also labeled.

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