Old Maps of Alamance, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 18 historic maps of Alamance. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Alamance, NC maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Greensboro, 1981 Print
    1953 Map of Greensboro, 1981 Print
    1953 Greensboro
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont borderlands of North Carolina and Virginia show a landscape defined by new reservoirs and old rail lines. Trace family roots and the changing river geography through Elon College, the John H Kerr Reservoir, and South Boston.

  2. 1954 Map of Greensboro
    1954 Map of Greensboro
    1954 Greensboro
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont borderlands of North Carolina and Virginia come alive in this mid-fifties study of a region defined by its rivers and rails. Researchers can trace the growing Buggs Island Lake or follow the paths of the Southern Ry and Seaboard Air Line RR through towns like Oxford and Reidsville.

  3. 1962 Map of Greensboro
    1962 Map of Greensboro
    1962 Greensboro
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont region along the Virginia and North Carolina border comes alive in the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by industry and new reservoirs. Trace the path of the Virginian RR or explore the early development of Greensboro and Durham.

  4. 1966 Map of Greensboro
    1966 Map of Greensboro
    1966 Greensboro
    1966 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina and Virginia Piedmont thrives during the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape of textile hubs and expanding river reservoirs. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Railway, find local landmarks like Elon College, or locate the extensive Camp Butner Military Reservation.

  5. 1969 Map of Burlington, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Burlington, 1972 Print
    1969 Burlington
    1972 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Alamance County is captured here as the growing hubs of Burlington and Graham expand toward the Haw River. Local historians can trace the development of numerous neighborhood schools and churches, from Elon College to the Technical Institute of Alamance.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1970 Map of Gibsonville, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Gibsonville, 1973 Print
    1970 Gibsonville
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Guilford and Alamance county line meets at the height of the Vietnam era, capturing the development of Gibsonville and Elon College. Researchers can trace rural community roots through numerous landmarks like Brick Ch, St Marks Ch, and Whitsett.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1980 Map of Burlington, 1983 Print
    1980 Map of Burlington, 1983 Print
    1980 Burlington
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont landscape of the early eighties is captured here in photographic detail, showing the expanding urban centers of Burlington and Graham. Genealogists and local researchers can trace old property lines and residential growth near Bellemont and the banks of the Haw River.

  8. 1984 Map of Greensboro
    1984 Map of Greensboro
    1984 Greensboro
    1984 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont in the mid-eighties shows a region of growing urban centers and vital water resources. Local historians can trace the development of Greensboro, locate the Elon College campus, or explore the grounds of Guilford Courthouse National Military Park.

  9. 2010 Map of Gibsonville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Gibsonville, 2010 Print
    2010 Gibsonville
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Greensboro area is shown here in the early twenty-first century, revealing a landscape of growing residential neighborhoods and winding creeks. Genealogists and researchers can trace the development of Gibsonville and Elon alongside local landmarks like Clayton Airpark and Alamence Memorial Park.

  10. 2010 Map of Burlington, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Burlington, 2010 Print
    2010 Burlington
    2010 Print · USGS
    The city of Burlington and neighboring Graham are shown at a peak of suburban development in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace historical sites from Granite Village to Hopedale, alongside local landmarks like Pine Hill Cemetery and the Burlington Municipal Airport.

  11. 2013 Map of Gibsonville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Gibsonville, 2013 Print
    2013 Gibsonville
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Greensboro-Burlington corridor comes into sharp focus during this era of suburban growth. Researchers can trace modern neighborhood development and local infrastructure from the McLean Brothers Airport to the streets of Gibsonville and Elon.

  12. 2013 Map of Burlington, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Burlington, 2013 Print
    2013 Burlington
    2013 Print · USGS
    Burlington and the surrounding Piedmont landscape are shown here in the early twenty-first century, just as modern interstate expansion reshaped old farmsteads. You can trace the development of neighborhood clusters like Glen Raven and Alamance or locate landmarks such as the Burlington-Alamance Regional Airport.

  13. 2016 Map of Burlington, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Burlington, 2016 Print
    2016 Burlington
    2016 Print · USGS
    Burlington and Graham anchor this Alamance County corridor during a period of significant suburban and industrial growth. Researchers can trace local history through sites like Magnolia Cem, the Burlington-Alamance Regional Airport, and Big Alamance Creek.

  14. 2016 Map of Gibsonville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Gibsonville, 2016 Print
    2016 Gibsonville
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Guilford-Alamance county line was seeing significant growth around Elon and Gibsonville during the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace the development of Elon Univ and local landmarks like McLean Brothers Airport and Gerrards Lake.

  15. 2019 Map of Burlington, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Burlington, 2019 Print
    2019 Burlington
    2019 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of Alamance County is captured in this recent survey of Burlington and its surrounding mill towns. Trace the modern footprint of historic settlements like Glen Raven and Alamance, or locate family sites near Pine Hill Cem.

  16. 2019 Map of Gibsonville, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Gibsonville, 2019 Print
    2019 Gibsonville
    2019 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Guilford and Alamance counties are detailed here in the late 2010s as suburban expansion meets historical rural tracts. Genealogists and locals can trace the areas surrounding Gibsonville and Elon, or locate landmarks like Bethel Church and the McLean Brothers Airport.

  17. 2022 Map of Gibsonville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Gibsonville, 2022 Print
    2022 Gibsonville
    2022 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Guilford and Alamance Counties are shown here during a period of modern expansion. Researchers can trace the layout of Elon University, locate McLean Brothers Airport, and follow the banks of Big Alamance Cr through Whitsett and Gibsonville.

  18. 2023 Map of Burlington, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Burlington, 2023 Print
    2023 Burlington
    2023 Print · USGS
    Modern Burlington and Graham show their deep roots in this detailed survey of Alamance County. Researchers can trace family history at Magnolia Cem or locate the historic Alamance County Courthouse near the Haw River.

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