Old Maps of Elon, North Carolina for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Elon with 14 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.
- Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
- Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
- Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.
These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Elon has changed over the decades.
Elon, NC maps
(14)- 1953 Map of Greensboro, 1981 Print
1953 Greensboro1981 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1954 Map of Greensboro
1954 Greensboro1954 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1962 Map of Greensboro
1962 Greensboro1962 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1966 Map of Greensboro
1966 Greensboro1966 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1969 Map of Burlington, 1972 Print
1969 Burlington1972 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1969 Map of Lake Burlington, 1972 Print
1969 Lake Burlington1972 Print · USGSNorth 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 - 1970 Map of Gibsonville, 1973 Print
1970 Gibsonville1973 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1970 Map of Ossipee, 1973 Print
1970 Ossipee1973 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1980 Map of Burlington, 1983 Print
1980 Burlington1983 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1984 Map of Greensboro
1984 Greensboro1984 Print · USGSThe 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. - 2022 Map of Ossipee, 2022 Print
2022 Ossipee2022 Print · USGSThe border of Guilford and Alamance counties comes into focus in this contemporary survey of the North Carolina Piedmont. Trace local genealogy and geography through named roads and settlements like Osceola, Altamahaw, and Buckhorn Lake. - 2022 Map of Gibsonville, 2022 Print
2022 Gibsonville2022 Print · USGSThe 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. - 2022 Map of Lake Burlington, 2022 Print
2022 Lake Burlington2022 Print · USGSNorth 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. - 2023 Map of Burlington, 2023 Print
2023 Burlington2023 Print · USGSModern 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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