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Old Maps of Nelson, Durham for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Nelson. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Nelson.

Nelson, Durham maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Durham South
    1943 Map of Durham South
    1943 Durham South
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Raleigh, Durham, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1951 Map of Durham South, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Durham South, 1953 Print
    1951 Durham South
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Raleigh, Durham, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Raleigh, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Raleigh, 1965 Print
    1953 Raleigh
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Raleigh, Greensboro, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Raleigh
    1954 Map of Raleigh
    1954 Raleigh
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Raleigh, Greensboro, and other nearby areas
  13. 1973 Map of Southeast Durham, 1982 Print
    1973 Map of Southeast Durham, 1982 Print
    1973 Southeast Durham
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Raleigh, Durham, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1984 Map of Raleigh, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Raleigh, 1985 Print
    1984 Raleigh
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Raleigh, Durham, and other nearby areas
  19. 1990 Map of Raleigh, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Raleigh, 1991 Print
    1990 Raleigh
    1991 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Raleigh, Durham, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1993 Map of Southeast Durham, 1998 Print
    1993 Map of Southeast Durham, 1998 Print
    1993 Southeast Durham
    1998 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Raleigh, Durham, and other nearby areas
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