Old Maps of Elon, North Carolina for Metal Detecting
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Elon, NC maps
(30)- 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. - 2010 Map of Ossipee, 2010 Print
2010 Ossipee2010 Print · USGSThe rural communities north of Burlington come to life in this early twenty-first-century survey of the Haw River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land proximity to landmarks like Whitesell Lake, Pritchett Lake, and Osceola. - 2010 Map of Lake Burlington, 2010 Print
2010 Lake Burlington2010 Print · USGSNorth Carolina's piedmont landscape comes alive in this 2010 study of the watersheds and settlements north of Burlington. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Glencoe and Union Ridge alongside major features like Lake Burlington and the Stony Creek Reservoir. - 2010 Map of Gibsonville, 2010 Print
2010 Gibsonville2010 Print · USGSThe 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. - 2010 Map of Burlington, 2010 Print
2010 Burlington2010 Print · USGSThe 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. - 2013 Map of Ossipee, 2013 Print
2013 Ossipee2013 Print · USGSThe rural landscape around Gibsonville in the early twenty-first century reveals a network of river-fed valleys and small farming communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads and landmarks like the Riverside Dairy Farm, Buckhorn Lake, and Altamahaw. - 2013 Map of Lake Burlington, 2013 Print
2013 Lake Burlington2013 Print · USGSNorth of Burlington in the early 2010s, the landscape shows a mix of growing residential subdivisions and traditional rural crossroads. Researchers can trace the expansion of neighborhoods like British Acres alongside older sites such as Glencoe and Union Ridge. - 2013 Map of Gibsonville, 2013 Print
2013 Gibsonville2013 Print · USGSThe 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. - 2013 Map of Burlington, 2013 Print
2013 Burlington2013 Print · USGSBurlington 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. - 2016 Map of Burlington, 2016 Print
2016 Burlington2016 Print · USGSBurlington 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. - 2016 Map of Lake Burlington, 2016 Print
2016 Lake Burlington2016 Print · USGSAlamance County in the mid-2010s shows a landscape shaped by both its mill-town history and modern water management. Researchers can trace the development of Glencoe and Carolina along the Haw River or locate rural landmarks like Stony Creek Mtn and Bethel Ch. - 2016 Map of Gibsonville, 2016 Print
2016 Gibsonville2016 Print · USGSThe 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. - 2016 Map of Ossipee, 2016 Print
2016 Ossipee2016 Print · USGSThe Haw River valley at the meeting of Guilford and Alamance counties shows its blend of rural history and water-powered settlement. Researchers can trace family road names and local landmarks like Altamahaw, Whitesell Lake Number One, and Stoney Creek Church Rd. - 2019 Map of Burlington, 2019 Print
2019 Burlington2019 Print · USGSThe 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. - 2019 Map of Ossipee, 2019 Print
2019 Ossipee2019 Print · USGSThe borderlands of Alamance and Guilford counties come into focus during this period of rural and suburban transition. Researchers can trace land tracts near the Haw River or locate family landmarks along Troxler Mill Rd and Stoney Creek Church Rd. - 2019 Map of Lake Burlington, 2019 Print
2019 Lake Burlington2019 Print · USGSThe Haw River valley north of Burlington comes into focus in the late 2010s, showcasing a landscape defined by historic mill villages and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family lines through communities like Glencoe, Clover Garden, and Union Ridge or follow the waters of Stony Creek.
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