Henson Creek-South Potomac
(Planning Areas 76B and 80)

Project Planner
Chidy Umeozulu, 301-952-4198 - (PA76B, PA80)

Description
Henson Creek-South Potomac encompasses two planning areas in the southwestern part of Prince George's County along the Potomac River. It includes the communities of Oxon Hill, Fort Washington, Tantallon, Friendly and Camp Springs. It is bounded on the north by the Capital Beltway; on the east by Andrews Air Force Base, Branch Avenue (MD 5), Meetinghouse Branch, Tinkers Creek, Steed Road, Allentown Road, Old Fort Road, and Gallahan Road; on the south by Piscataway Creek; and on the west by the Potomac River. Major north-south highways include Indian Head Highway (MD 210) and Branch Avenue (MD 5). East-west roads include Oxon Hill Road, Brinkley Road, Palmer Road and Allentown Road. Major parks include Fort Washington National Park, Henson Creek Stream Valley Park (M-NCPPC), and the Harmony Hall Regional Arts and Activities Center (M-NCPPC). The proposed National Harbor development is located in the northwestern part of this area, along the Potomac River at I-95.

Statistics
Size of planning area: 32 square miles
Number of dwellings: 27,268 (1999)
Population: 73,155 (1999)
Employment (number of employees): 14,002 (1995)

Master Plan and Other Publications
Subregion VII Master Plan (1981) and Sectional Map Amendment (1984)
Subregion VII Master Plan-Henson Creek-South Potomac-
(1981)
Subregion VII SMA-(1984)
Broad Creek Historic District Study (1983)
Broad Creek Historic District Design Guidelines (1987)
Broad Creek Historic District-Livingston Road Streetscape Guidelines and Alternatives (1995)

Plan Updates/Amendments in Progress (2000-2001)
None

Last updated: 12/29/05