1900s (20th Century) Maps of The Downs, Durham County

Explore 8 historic maps of The Downs from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 The Downs's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, 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.
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Start exploring The Downs's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


The Downs, Durham County maps

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

  2. 1951 Map of Durham South, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Durham South, 1953 Print
    1951 Durham South
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers The Downs, including Raleigh, Durham, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Raleigh, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Raleigh, 1965 Print
    1953 Raleigh
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers The Downs, including Raleigh, Greensboro, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Raleigh
    1954 Map of Raleigh
    1954 Raleigh
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers The Downs, including Raleigh, Greensboro, and other nearby areas

  5. 1973 Map of Southwest Durham, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Southwest Durham, 1977 Print
    1973 Southwest Durham
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers The Downs, including Durham, Chapel Hill, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1984 Map of Raleigh, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Raleigh, 1985 Print
    1984 Raleigh
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers The Downs, including Raleigh, Durham, and other nearby areas

  7. 1990 Map of Raleigh, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Raleigh, 1991 Print
    1990 Raleigh
    1991 Print · USGS
    Covers The Downs, including Raleigh, Durham, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1993 Map of Southwest Durham, 1998 Print
    1993 Map of Southwest Durham, 1998 Print
    1993 Southwest Durham
    1998 Print · USGS
    Covers The Downs, including Durham, Chapel Hill, and other nearby areas

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