THE WASHINGTON LAND BRIEF
Land in the
Chesapeake Rolling Coastal Plain setting.
Washington city has 61.1 square miles of land in District of Columbia. Its Census reference point is in Chesapeake Rolling Coastal Plain, within Southeastern Plains.
Irregular plains of sand, silt and clay support a mix of pine and hardwood landscapes. The region has more relief than the lower coastal plain, with generally gentle stream gradients.
Regional context: Southeastern Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point
Washington and District of Columbia
Washington is associated with District of Columbia in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.
Washington by land and water
The Census records 7.22 square miles of water within Washington, or 10.6% of its total area. That share is close to District of Columbia’s 10.6%. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

