Historical Maps of Durham County

Journey back in time with 91 historical maps of Durham County, dating from 1943 to present day. Explore and discover the history of Durham County through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes. Dive deeper into each map with our interactive high-resolution viewer and extensive library data. Every map in our collection is also available for purchase as a framed or unframed museum-quality print for those interested interested in bringing a part of history into their home. Begin your historical adventure now!
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  1. 1943 Map of Durham County, NC, 1957 Print
    1943 Map of Durham County, NC, 1957 Print
    1943 Durham County
    Originally titled "Creedmoor 1943"
    Published 1957
  2. 1943 Map of Durham County, NC, 1964 Print
    1943 Map of Durham County, NC, 1964 Print
    1943 Durham County
    Originally titled "Creedmoor 1943"
    Published 1964
  3. 1943 Map of Durham County, NC
    1943 Map of Durham County, NC
    1943 Durham County
    Originally titled "Durham South 1943"
    Published 1943
  4. 1943 Map of Durham County, NC
    1943 Map of Durham County, NC
    1943 Durham County
    Originally titled "Durham South 1943"
    Published 1943
  5. 1943 Map of Durham County, NC
    1943 Map of Durham County, NC
    1943 Durham County
    Includes Durham County, NC, Raleigh, NC, and others
    Originally titled "Raleigh 1943"
    Published 1943
  6. 1943 Map of Durham County, NC
    1943 Map of Durham County, NC
    1943 Durham County
    Includes Durham County, NC, Raleigh, NC, and others
    Originally titled "Raleigh 1943"
    Published 1943
  7. 1944 Map of Durham County, NC
    1944 Map of Durham County, NC
    1944 Durham County
    Originally titled "Creedmoor 1944"
    Published 1944
  8. 1946 Map of Durham County, NC, 1958 Print
    1946 Map of Durham County, NC, 1958 Print
    1946 Durham County
    Includes Durham County, NC, Chapel Hill, NC, and others
    Originally titled "Chapel Hill 1946"
    Published 1958
  9. 1946 Map of Durham County, NC, 1968 Print
    1946 Map of Durham County, NC, 1968 Print
    1946 Durham County
    Includes Durham County, NC, Chapel Hill, NC, and others
    Originally titled "Chapel Hill 1946"
    Published 1968
  10. 1947 Map of Durham County, NC
    1947 Map of Durham County, NC
    1947 Durham County
    Includes Durham County, NC, Chapel Hill, NC, and others
    Originally titled "Chapel Hill 1947"
    Published 1947
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Frequently asked questions about Durham County historical maps

  • Can I purchase a physical print of a historical map of Durham County?

    Yes! Every map in our collection can be purchased as a museum-quality print that we meticulously lay out by hand to ensure the highest quality final product. We offer a variety of sizes and prints can be either framed or unframed. Explore purchase options by clicking the "Buy Print" button on any map page.

  • Why are historical maps of Durham County important for research and professional purposes?

    Historical maps of Durham County offer a unique perspective on an area's past, making them invaluable for environmental consultants, surveyors, legal professionals, geneologists, historians, and hobbyists alike. They are used in environmental site assessments, lot line research, and land dispute resolution.

  • What types of historical maps are available for Durham County?

    Our diverse collection includes detailed topographic maps from the United States Geological Survey's Historical Topographic Map Collection as well as from a variety of public and private collections we've sourced, each providing a unique glimpse into Durham County's past. We'll soon begin to offer historical aerial images as well.

  • What advanced features do you offer for professional use?

    We offer advanced features including 3D terrain visualization, georeferencing, customizeable base maps, multi-layering capabilities, and annotation tools. These features allow for in-depth analysis, customization, and report building utilizing our historical map collection.

  • How can I find a specific historical map of Durham County?

    Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 91 maps available specifically for Durham County. You can easily filter and search by address, place, date, scale, or landmark to find the specific map they need, or browse our collection by city, county, and state.

  • How can I contribute a historical map of Durham County that's not in your collection?

    We welcome contributions! If you have a map that isn't in our collection, reach out to us at hello@pastmaps.com. We can assist with digitizing individual maps or entire collections.

  • What is the oldest map of Durham County in your collection?

    The oldest map of Durham County in our collection is from 1943.

  • How can I download a map of Durham County?

    Every map in our collection can be freely downloaded as a high-resolution GeoTIFF or GeoPDF file. You can use this file with mapping software or print it out for personal use.