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1970s Maps of Durham, North Carolina

Explore 8 historic maps of Durham from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Durham's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Durham, NC maps

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  1. 1973 Map of Cary, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Cary, 1975 Print
    1973 Cary
    1975 Print · USGS
    Cary and its neighboring communities are shown during a decade of growth as the Research Triangle region expanded in the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks such as Hill Crest Cem, Christa Sanctified Holy Ch, and the rural crossing at Morrisville.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1973 Map of Green Level, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Green Level, 1975 Print
    1973 Green Level
    1975 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont is captured here during the mid-seventies, showing the early stages of Lake B Everett Jordan. Researchers can trace old family landmarks and community hubs like Green Level, Marthas Chapel, and O'Kellys Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1973 Map of Northeast Durham, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Northeast Durham, 1975 Print
    1973 Northeast Durham
    1975 Print · USGS
    Northeast of Durham in the early seventies, the landscape was defined by the merging of the Eno and Neuse rivers. Genealogists can trace family names at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens or locate rural landmarks like Gorman, Fairntosh, and Union Chapel.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1973 Map of Northwest Durham, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Northwest Durham, 1975 Print
    1973 Northwest Durham
    1975 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of Durham and its rural periphery come into focus as the city’s post-war suburbs push toward the Eno River. Researchers can trace the layout of Duke University or locate family markers at McMannen Cem Ch and Cains Chapel Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1973 Map of Southwest Durham, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Southwest Durham, 1977 Print
    1973 Southwest Durham
    1977 Print · USGS
    Durham and its southern suburbs are captured in the early seventies, showcasing a transition from a rail-centered city to an interstate-connected hub. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional roots at Duke University or locate family plots at Maplewood Cemetery and Beechwood Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1973 Map of Southeast Durham, 1982 Print
    1973 Map of Southeast Durham, 1982 Print
    1973 Southeast Durham
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southeast Durham and the Research Triangle transition from rural communities to a regional hub during the early seventies. Genealogists and researchers can locate family burial sites at Woodlawn Memorial Park and trace early crossroads like Bethesda and Nelson.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1977 Map of Lake Michie
    1977 Map of Lake Michie
    1977 Lake Michie
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Flat River valley in the late seventies reveals a landscape of growing towns and significant public institutions between Durham and Granville. Researchers can trace the footprints of Bahama and Butner, alongside family landmarks like the Carrington Cem and Ellis Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1978 Map of Chapel Hill
    1978 Map of Chapel Hill
    1978 Chapel Hill
    1978 Print · USGS
    The university town of Chapel Hill and Carrboro are shown during their late-seventies expansion. Researchers can locate campus landmarks like Kenan Stadium or trace old rural outposts such as Eubanks and the McDuffie Mem Ch.
    3 unique versions available
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