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Old Maps of Elon, North Carolina

Explore 30 old maps of Elon, spanning from 1953 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Elon, 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 1970 Map of Ossipee, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Ossipee, 1973 Print
    1970 Ossipee
    1973 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Alamance and Guilford Counties come into focus in the early 1970s as the Haw River winds past small rural hubs. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous landmarks like Altamahaw-Ossipee Sch, Apples Chapel Cem, and Friedens Ch.
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 2010 Map of Ossipee, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Ossipee, 2010 Print
    2010 Ossipee
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Elon, including Gibsonville, Ossipee, and other nearby areas
  34. 2010 Map of Lake Burlington, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lake Burlington, 2010 Print
    2010 Lake Burlington
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Elon, including Burlington, Ossipee, and other nearby areas
  37. 2010 Map of Gibsonville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Gibsonville, 2010 Print
    2010 Gibsonville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Elon, including Greensboro, Burlington, and other nearby areas
  40. 2010 Map of Burlington, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Burlington, 2010 Print
    2010 Burlington
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Elon, including Burlington, Graham, and other nearby areas
  43. 2013 Map of Ossipee, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ossipee, 2013 Print
    2013 Ossipee
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Elon, including Gibsonville, Ossipee, and other nearby areas
  46. 2013 Map of Lake Burlington, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lake Burlington, 2013 Print
    2013 Lake Burlington
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Elon, including Burlington, Ossipee, and other nearby areas
  49. 2013 Map of Gibsonville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Gibsonville, 2013 Print
    2013 Gibsonville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Elon, including Greensboro, Burlington, and other nearby areas
  52. 2013 Map of Burlington, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Burlington, 2013 Print
    2013 Burlington
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Elon, including Burlington, Graham, and other nearby areas
  55. 2016 Map of Burlington, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Burlington, 2016 Print
    2016 Burlington
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Elon, including Burlington, Graham, and other nearby areas
  58. 2016 Map of Lake Burlington, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Lake Burlington, 2016 Print
    2016 Lake Burlington
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Elon, including Burlington, Ossipee, and other nearby areas
  61. 2016 Map of Gibsonville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Gibsonville, 2016 Print
    2016 Gibsonville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Elon, including Greensboro, Burlington, and other nearby areas
  64. 2016 Map of Ossipee, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Ossipee, 2016 Print
    2016 Ossipee
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Elon, including Gibsonville, Ossipee, and other nearby areas
  67. 2019 Map of Burlington, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Burlington, 2019 Print
    2019 Burlington
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Elon, including Burlington, Graham, and other nearby areas
  70. 2019 Map of Ossipee, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Ossipee, 2019 Print
    2019 Ossipee
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Elon, including Gibsonville, Ossipee, and other nearby areas
  73. 2019 Map of Lake Burlington, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Lake Burlington, 2019 Print
    2019 Lake Burlington
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Elon, including Burlington, Ossipee, and other nearby areas
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