Historical Maps of Chatham County, North Carolina

What stories do these 62 old maps tell about Chatham County's past? From 1943 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 Chatham County's history through maps:

  • Trace Chatham County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Chatham County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Chatham County, NC maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Durham South
    1943 Map of Durham South
    1943 Durham South
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Chatham County, including Durham County, Wake County, and others.

  2. 1943 Map of Durham South
    1943 Map of Durham South
    1943 Durham South
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Chatham County, including Durham County, Wake County, and others.

  3. 1951 Map of Durham South, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Durham South, 1953 Print
    1951 Durham South
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Chatham County, including Durham County, Wake County, and others.

  4. 1951 Map of Durham South, 1964 Print
    1951 Map of Durham South, 1964 Print
    1951 Durham South
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Chatham County, including Durham County, Wake County, and others.

  5. 1951 Map of Durham South, 1964 Print
    1951 Map of Durham South, 1964 Print
    1951 Durham South
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Chatham County, including Durham County, Wake County, and others.

  6. 1951 Map of Farrington, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Farrington, 1952 Print
    1951 Farrington
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Chatham County, including Durham County, Orange County, and others.

  7. 1951 Map of Farrington, 1967 Print
    1951 Map of Farrington, 1967 Print
    1951 Farrington
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Chatham County, including Durham County, Orange County, and others.

  8. 1951 Map of Farrington, 1976 Print
    1951 Map of Farrington, 1976 Print
    1951 Farrington
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Chatham County, including Durham County, Orange County, and others.

  9. 1953 Map of Raleigh, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Raleigh, 1965 Print
    1953 Raleigh
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Chatham County, including Raleigh, Richmond County, and others.

  10. 1953 Map of Raleigh, 1971 Print
    1953 Map of Raleigh, 1971 Print
    1953 Raleigh
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Chatham County, including Raleigh, Richmond County, and others.

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