The Petworth neighborhood is located in the Northwest quadrant of the District. Its irregularly shaped and somewhat disputed borders are roughly outlined north by Emerson St. NW, east by Rock Creek Church Rd. NW and Rock Creek Cemetery, south by Rock Creek Church Rd. NW and Spring Rd. NW, and west by Arkansas Ave. NW and 16th St. NW. Along with many bus lines, the neighborhood is served by the Georgia Ave. Petworth Metro station.
