Historical Maps of Nelson, Durham

What stories do these 27 old maps tell about Nelson's past? From 1891 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Nelson's history through maps:

  • Trace Nelson's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Nelson's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Nelson, Durham maps

(27)
  1. 1891 Map of Chico
    1891 Map of Chico
    1891 Chico
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Chico, Oroville, and other nearby areas

  2. 1893 Map of Chico
    1893 Map of Chico
    1893 Chico
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Chico, Oroville, and other nearby areas

  3. 1895 Map of Chico
    1895 Map of Chico
    1895 Chico
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Chico, Oroville, and other nearby areas

  4. 1895 Map of Chico, 1901 Print
    1895 Map of Chico, 1901 Print
    1895 Chico
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Chico, Oroville, and other nearby areas

  5. 1895 Map of Chico, 1905 Print
    1895 Map of Chico, 1905 Print
    1895 Chico
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Chico, Oroville, and other nearby areas

  6. 1895 Map of Chico, 1908 Print
    1895 Map of Chico, 1908 Print
    1895 Chico
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Chico, Oroville, and other nearby areas

  7. 1895 Map of Chico, 1920 Print
    1895 Map of Chico, 1920 Print
    1895 Chico
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Chico, Oroville, and other nearby areas

  8. 1895 Map of Chico, 1932 Print
    1895 Map of Chico, 1932 Print
    1895 Chico
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Chico, Oroville, and other nearby areas

  9. 1895 Map of Chico, 1944 Print
    1895 Map of Chico, 1944 Print
    1895 Chico
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Chico, Oroville, and other nearby areas

  10. 1895 Map of Chico, 1948 Print
    1895 Map of Chico, 1948 Print
    1895 Chico
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Chico, Oroville, and other nearby areas

  11. 1912 Map of Nelson
    1912 Map of Nelson
    1912 Nelson
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Durham, Esquon, and other nearby areas

  12. 1912 Map of Nelson, 1947 Print
    1912 Map of Nelson, 1947 Print
    1912 Nelson
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Durham, Esquon, and other nearby areas

  13. 1948 Map of Nelson, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Nelson, 1957 Print
    1948 Nelson
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Durham, Esquon, and other nearby areas

  14. 1948 Map of Nelson, 1970 Print
    1948 Map of Nelson, 1970 Print
    1948 Nelson
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Durham, Esquon, and other nearby areas

  15. 1948 Map of Nelson, 1986 Print
    1948 Map of Nelson, 1986 Print
    1948 Nelson
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Durham, Esquon, and other nearby areas

  16. 1948 Map of Nelson, 1988 Print
    1948 Map of Nelson, 1988 Print
    1948 Nelson
    1988 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Durham, Esquon, and other nearby areas

  17. 1949 Map of Chico, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Chico, 1953 Print
    1949 Chico
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Chico, Durham, and other nearby areas

  18. 1949 Map of Chico, 1965 Print
    1949 Map of Chico, 1965 Print
    1949 Chico
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Chico, Durham, and other nearby areas

  19. 1949 Map of Chico, 1968 Print
    1949 Map of Chico, 1968 Print
    1949 Chico
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Chico, Durham, and other nearby areas

  20. 1950 Map of Nelson
    1950 Map of Nelson
    1950 Nelson
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Durham, Esquon, and other nearby areas

  21. 1958 Map of Chico, 1962 Print
    1958 Map of Chico, 1962 Print
    1958 Chico
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Reno, Chico, and other nearby areas

  22. 1958 Map of Chico, 1967 Print
    1958 Map of Chico, 1967 Print
    1958 Chico
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Reno, Chico, and other nearby areas

  23. 1958 Map of Chico, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Chico, 1973 Print
    1958 Chico
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Reno, Chico, and other nearby areas

  24. 1958 Map of Chico, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Chico, 1974 Print
    1958 Chico
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Reno, Chico, and other nearby areas

  25. 1960 Map of Chico
    1960 Map of Chico
    1960 Chico
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Reno, Chico, and other nearby areas

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