1990s Maps of Durham County, North Carolina

Explore 13 historic maps of Durham County from the 1990s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1990s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Durham County's landscape evolved across the 1990s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Durham County's history through authentic maps from the 1990s. This is your window into the past.


Durham County, NC maps

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  1. 1990 Map of Raleigh, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Raleigh, 1991 Print
    1990 Raleigh
    1991 Print · USGS
    Greater Raleigh and the Research Triangle entered a period of significant suburban growth during the 1990s. Researchers can trace the development of towns like Fuquay-Varina and Wake Forest or locate landmarks such as the State Prison and Harris Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1991 Map of Henderson
    1991 Map of Henderson
    1991 Henderson
    1991 Print · USGS
    The northern Piedmont and Virginia borderlands come into focus in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by major reservoirs and growing towns. Trace the rail-and-road connections between Oxford, Henderson, and Durham while exploring the developing shores of Falls Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1993 Map of Northeast Durham, 1998 Print
    1993 Map of Northeast Durham, 1998 Print
    1993 Northeast Durham
    1998 Print · USGS
    The Durham and Granville county line area comes into focus in the early nineties as the Neuse River basin transforms into a recreation hub. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Fairntosh, Gorman, and the Oak Grove Mem Gardens Cem.

  4. 1993 Map of Southwest Durham, 1998 Print
    1993 Map of Southwest Durham, 1998 Print
    1993 Southwest Durham
    1998 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Durham and the outlying areas of Lowes Grove are captured here in the early nineties as the region's university and research centers continued to expand. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grounds of Maplewood Cemetery, locate the old Whitted Jr High Sch, and follow the shoreline of B Everett Jordan Lake.

  5. 1993 Map of Chapel Hill, 1998 Print
    1993 Map of Chapel Hill, 1998 Print
    1993 Chapel Hill
    1998 Print · USGS
    The university hub of Chapel Hill and Carrboro is captured here during a period of significant late-century growth. Researchers can trace the development of the University of North Carolina campus, locate family plots in Restland Mem Gardens, and identify landmarks like Iron Mine Hill or Horace Williams Airport.

  6. 1993 Map of Northwest Durham, 1998 Print
    1993 Map of Northwest Durham, 1998 Print
    1993 Northwest Durham
    1998 Print · USGS
    Northwest Durham in the early nineties shows a city expanding rapidly toward its river boundaries. Genealogists and researchers can locate neighborhood landmarks like Duke University, Braggtown, and Dukes Chapel amid the winding river forks.

  7. 1993 Map of Southeast Durham, 1998 Print
    1993 Map of Southeast Durham, 1998 Print
    1993 Southeast Durham
    1998 Print · USGS
    The corridor between Durham and Raleigh is captured here in the early nineties during a period of significant suburban and industrial growth. Researchers can trace the development of Research Triangle Park and locate local landmarks like Lynn Crossroads, Southern High Sch, and Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

  8. 1993 Map of Green Level, 1999 Print
    1993 Map of Green Level, 1999 Print
    1993 Green Level
    1999 Print · USGS
    In the early 1990s, the shores of B Everett Jordan Lake met a rural landscape of country churches and small crossroads. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks including Martha Chapel, Mt Pisgah Ch, and the settlement of Green Level.

  9. 1993 Map of Bayleaf, 1999 Print
    1993 Map of Bayleaf, 1999 Print
    1993 Bayleaf
    1999 Print · USGS
    North of Raleigh in the early nineties, this survey captures a landscape transforming from rural hills to suburban communities. Researchers can trace the growth of Leesville and Bayleaf or locate family-named landmarks like Union Grove Ch and New Bethel Ch.

  10. 1993 Map of Farrington, 1999 Print
    1993 Map of Farrington, 1999 Print
    1993 Farrington
    1999 Print · USGS
    Chatham County during the 1990s shows a landscape transformed by the waters of B. Everett Jordan Lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites like Riggsbee Cemetery and old landmarks like Pritchards Mill Creek and Bells.

  11. 1993 Map of Cary, 1999 Print
    1993 Map of Cary, 1999 Print
    1993 Cary
    1999 Print · USGS
    The Research Triangle is shown in its era of peak expansion, transitioning from quiet rural communities to a major regional hub. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Shiloh Ch, Carpenter, and the old Durham and Southern rail line.

  12. 1998 Map of Creedmoor, 2000 Print
    1998 Map of Creedmoor, 2000 Print
    1998 Creedmoor
    2000 Print · USGS
    In the late nineties, the area surrounding Creedmoor shows a landscape balancing small-town life with massive conservation tracts. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side settlements like Northside and old community landmarks like New Light Ch and Ledge Rock.

  13. 1999 Map of Northeast Durham, 2003 Print
    1999 Map of Northeast Durham, 2003 Print
    1999 Northeast Durham
    2003 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Durham and the newly established recreation areas around Falls Lake are captured here at the end of the century. Trace the growth of communities like Gorman and locate family landmarks including Oak Grove Mem Gardens Cem and Union Chapel.

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