District of Columbia topographic map
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District of Columbia
The highest natural elevation in the district is 409 feet (125 m) above sea level at Fort Reno Park in upper northwest Washington, D.C. The lowest point is sea level at the Potomac River. The geographic center of Washington is near the intersection of 4th and L streets NW.
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Name: District of Columbia topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: District of Columbia, United States (38.79163 -77.11979 38.99597 -76.90937)
Average elevation: 161 ft
Minimum elevation: -10 ft
Maximum elevation: 417 ft
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