Old Maps of Chatham County, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 34 historic maps of Chatham County. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Chatham County.


Chatham County, NC maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Durham South
    1943 Map of Durham South
    1943 Durham South
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Raleigh, Durham, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Farrington, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Farrington, 1952 Print
    1951 Farrington
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Chapel Hill, Fearrington, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1951 Map of Durham South, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Durham South, 1953 Print
    1951 Durham South
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Raleigh, Durham, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Raleigh, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Raleigh, 1965 Print
    1953 Raleigh
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Raleigh, Greensboro, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Raleigh
    1954 Map of Raleigh
    1954 Raleigh
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Raleigh, Greensboro, and other nearby areas

  6. 1968 Map of White Cross, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of White Cross, 1969 Print
    1968 White Cross
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Orange Grove, Teer, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1968 Map of Bynum, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Bynum, 1970 Print
    1968 Bynum
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Pittsboro, Bynum, and other nearby areas

  8. 1968 Map of Coleridge, 1973 Print
    1968 Map of Coleridge, 1973 Print
    1968 Coleridge
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Parks Crossroads, Coleridge, and other nearby areas

  9. 1968 Map of Bennett, 1973 Print
    1968 Map of Bennett, 1973 Print
    1968 Bennett
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Bennett, Cheeks, and other nearby areas

  10. 1969 Map of Siler City, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Siler City, 1973 Print
    1969 Siler City
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Siler City, Mount Vernon Springs, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1969 Map of New Hope Dam, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of New Hope Dam, 1973 Print
    1969 New Hope Dam
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Seaforth, Wilsonville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1970 Map of Goldston, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Goldston, 1972 Print
    1970 Goldston
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Goldston, Carbonton, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1970 Map of Pittsboro, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Pittsboro, 1973 Print
    1970 Pittsboro
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Pittsboro, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1970 Map of Colon, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Colon, 1973 Print
    1970 Colon
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Sanford, Stoneybrook, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1970 Map of Bear Creek, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Bear Creek, 1973 Print
    1970 Bear Creek
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Johnsons Crossing, Harpers Crossroads, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1970 Map of Moncure, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Moncure, 1973 Print
    1970 Moncure
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Blacknel, Brickhaven, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1970 Map of Siler City NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Siler City NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Siler City NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including United States, North Carolina, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1973 Map of Green Level, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Green Level, 1975 Print
    1973 Green Level
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Durham, Cary, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1974 Map of Silk Hope, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Silk Hope, 1976 Print
    1974 Silk Hope
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Silk Hope, Mandale, and other nearby areas

  20. 1974 Map of Crutchfield Crossroads, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Crutchfield Crossroads, 1976 Print
    1974 Crutchfield Crossroads
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Siler City, Pleasant Hill, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1974 Map of New Hill, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of New Hill, 1977 Print
    1974 New Hill
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Apex, Holly Springs, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  22. 1974 Map of Cokesbury, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Cokesbury, 1977 Print
    1974 Cokesbury
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Holly Springs, Cokesbury, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  23. 1974 Map of Liberty, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Liberty, 1977 Print
    1974 Liberty
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Liberty, Staley, and other nearby areas

  24. 1978 Map of Farrington
    1978 Map of Farrington
    1978 Farrington
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Chapel Hill, Fearrington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1984 Map of Chapel Hill, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Chapel Hill, 1985 Print
    1984 Chapel Hill
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Chatham County, including Greensboro, Durham, and other nearby areas

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