Old Maps of Durham County, North Carolina for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 45 historic maps of Durham County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
  • Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Durham County.


Durham County, NC maps

(45)
  1. 1943 Map of Durham South
    1943 Map of Durham South
    1943 Durham South
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Raleigh, Durham, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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

  3. 1943 Map of Creedmoor, 1957 Print
    1943 Map of Creedmoor, 1957 Print
    1943 Creedmoor
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Wake Forest, Butner, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1944 Map of Creedmoor
    1944 Map of Creedmoor
    1944 Creedmoor
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Wake Forest, Butner, and other nearby areas

  5. 1946 Map of Chapel Hill, 1958 Print
    1946 Map of Chapel Hill, 1958 Print
    1946 Chapel Hill
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Durham, Chapel Hill, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1947 Map of Chapel Hill
    1947 Map of Chapel Hill
    1947 Chapel Hill
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Durham, Chapel Hill, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1951 Map of Raleigh, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Raleigh, 1952 Print
    1951 Raleigh
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Raleigh, Cary, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1951 Map of Farrington, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Farrington, 1952 Print
    1951 Farrington
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Chapel Hill, Fearrington, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1951 Map of Durham South, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Durham South, 1953 Print
    1951 Durham South
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Raleigh, Durham, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1951 Map of Durham North, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Durham North, 1953 Print
    1951 Durham North
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Durham, Butner, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1953 Map of Raleigh, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Raleigh, 1965 Print
    1953 Raleigh
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Raleigh, Greensboro, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1953 Map of Greensboro, 1981 Print
    1953 Map of Greensboro, 1981 Print
    1953 Greensboro
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Greensboro, Durham, and other nearby areas

  13. 1954 Map of Greensboro
    1954 Map of Greensboro
    1954 Greensboro
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Greensboro, Durham, and other nearby areas

  14. 1954 Map of Raleigh
    1954 Map of Raleigh
    1954 Raleigh
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Raleigh, Greensboro, and other nearby areas

  15. 1962 Map of Greensboro
    1962 Map of Greensboro
    1962 Greensboro
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Greensboro, Durham, and other nearby areas

  16. 1966 Map of Greensboro
    1966 Map of Greensboro
    1966 Greensboro
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Greensboro, Durham, and other nearby areas

  17. 1967 Map of Bayleaf, 1972 Print
    1967 Map of Bayleaf, 1972 Print
    1967 Bayleaf
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Raleigh, Bayleaf, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  18. 1973 Map of Cary, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Cary, 1975 Print
    1973 Cary
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Raleigh, Durham, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  19. 1973 Map of Green Level, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Green Level, 1975 Print
    1973 Green Level
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Durham, Cary, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1973 Map of Northeast Durham, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Northeast Durham, 1975 Print
    1973 Northeast Durham
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Durham, Butner, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1973 Map of Northwest Durham, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Northwest Durham, 1975 Print
    1973 Northwest Durham
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Durham, North Durham Community, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1973 Map of Southwest Durham, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Southwest Durham, 1977 Print
    1973 Southwest Durham
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Durham, Chapel Hill, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  23. 1973 Map of Southeast Durham, 1982 Print
    1973 Map of Southeast Durham, 1982 Print
    1973 Southeast Durham
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Raleigh, Durham, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1974 Map of Rougemont, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Rougemont, 1976 Print
    1974 Rougemont
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Red Mountain, Bahama, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  25. 1974 Map of Creedmoor, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Creedmoor, 1977 Print
    1974 Creedmoor
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham County, including Butner, Creedmoor, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

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