Looking east at the intersection of Independence Avenue SW and 15th Street SW in Washington, D.C., in the United States. Independence Avenue curves north to avoid the Sidney R. Yates Federal Building (right). In the distance, one of the arches connecting the U.S. Department of Agriculture's headquarters with the USDA South Building can be seen. The change in elevation is clear here, as Independence Avenue SW drops down from higher ground down to the reclaimed ground of West Potomac Park.