Old Maps of Burlington, North Carolina for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 14 historic maps of Burlington. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Burlington, 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. 1969 Map of Mebane, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Mebane, 1972 Print
    1969 Mebane
    1972 Print · USGS
    Mebane and the Haw River corridor are captured here during a period of steady growth in the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Oakwood Cem, Phillips Chapel, and the rural community of Florence Town.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1969 Map of Lake Burlington, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Lake Burlington, 1972 Print
    1969 Lake Burlington
    1972 Print · USGS
    North Carolina’s Piedmont countryside is captured here in the late sixties as new reservoirs began to reshape the rural landscape. Researchers can find traditional settlements like Altamahaw and Union Ridge alongside old landmarks like Stony Creek Ch and Glencoe.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 2022 Map of Mebane, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Mebane, 2022 Print
    2022 Mebane
    2022 Print · USGS
    Mebane and the Haw River corridor are shown in great detail during this recent era of North Carolina Piedmont growth. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Hawfields, locate Oakwood Cem, or find local landmarks like Swepsonville Baptist Ch.

  12. 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.

  13. 2022 Map of Lake Burlington, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lake Burlington, 2022 Print
    2022 Lake Burlington
    2022 Print · USGS
    North Carolina's Piedmont region north of Burlington is shown here in the early 2020s, documenting a landscape of river-valley communities and upland ridges. Researchers can trace family names along Stoney Creek Church Rd or locate the historic riverside settlements of Glencoe and Carolina.

  14. 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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