Old Maps of Royal Acres, Franklin County

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Royal Acres, Franklin County maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Raleigh, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Raleigh, 1965 Print
    1953 Raleigh
    1965 Print · USGS
    Central North Carolina in the early sixties shows a landscape of growing towns and military hubs before the full expansion of the interstate system. Genealogists can trace family footprints across the Piedmont through Wake Forest, Siler City, and the large Fort Bragg Military Reservation.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Greensboro, 1981 Print
    1953 Map of Greensboro, 1981 Print
    1953 Greensboro
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont borderlands of North Carolina and Virginia show a landscape defined by new reservoirs and old rail lines. Trace family roots and the changing river geography through Elon College, the John H Kerr Reservoir, and South Boston.

  3. 1954 Map of Greensboro
    1954 Map of Greensboro
    1954 Greensboro
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont borderlands of North Carolina and Virginia come alive in this mid-fifties study of a region defined by its rivers and rails. Researchers can trace the growing Buggs Island Lake or follow the paths of the Southern Ry and Seaboard Air Line RR through towns like Oxford and Reidsville.

  4. 1954 Map of Raleigh
    1954 Map of Raleigh
    1954 Raleigh
    1954 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont and Sandhills are captured in the mid-fifties during a period of steady regional growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of towns like Siler City or locate landmarks such as Falls of Neuse and Camp Mackall.

  5. 1962 Map of Greensboro
    1962 Map of Greensboro
    1962 Greensboro
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont region along the Virginia and North Carolina border comes alive in the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by industry and new reservoirs. Trace the path of the Virginian RR or explore the early development of Greensboro and Durham.

  6. 1966 Map of Greensboro
    1966 Map of Greensboro
    1966 Greensboro
    1966 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina and Virginia Piedmont thrives during the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape of textile hubs and expanding river reservoirs. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Railway, find local landmarks like Elon College, or locate the extensive Camp Butner Military Reservation.

  7. 1968 Map of Bunn West, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Bunn West, 1972 Print
    1968 Bunn West
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Franklin and Wake county line in the late sixties reveals a landscape of small farming communities and country crossroads. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Union Gospel Tabernacle or the rural settlements of Pearces and New Hope.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1978 Map of Louisburg, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Louisburg, 1979 Print
    1978 Louisburg
    1979 Print · USGS
    Louisburg in the late seventies serves as a focal point for Franklin County education and rail transport. Researchers can trace the grounds of Louisburg College, locate rural landmarks like Shady Grove Ch, or follow the Seaboard Coast Line through Katesville.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1984 Map of Raleigh, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Raleigh, 1985 Print
    1984 Raleigh
    1985 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Research Triangle is shown during a decade of rapid growth, from the sprawl of Raleigh to the expanding waters of Falls Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Seaboard Coast Line or locate landmark sites like Dorothea Dix State Hospital and Fuquay-Varina.

  10. 1984 Map of Henderson, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Henderson, 1985 Print
    1984 Henderson
    1985 Print · USGS
    North Carolina’s northern Piedmont comes into focus in the mid-1980s, centered on the crossroads of Henderson and Oxford. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Southern railroad or locate communities near the Camp Butner National Guard Range and John H. Kerr Reservoir.

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 1998 Map of Bunn West, 2000 Print
    1998 Map of Bunn West, 2000 Print
    1998 Bunn West
    2000 Print · USGS
    Franklin and Wake counties at the end of the century reflect a landscape of deep-rooted rural communities and traditional land use. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Hopkins, locate rural landmarks like Phelps Chapel, or follow the Old Railroad Grade.

  14. 2022 Map of Bunn West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Bunn West, 2022 Print
    2022 Bunn West
    2022 Print · USGS
    Franklin and Wake counties at the start of the 2020s show a landscape of traditional crossroads and rural water ways. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like Pearces, Riley, and Dukes Lake along the banks of Moccasin Cr.

  15. 2022 Map of Louisburg, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Louisburg, 2022 Print
    2022 Louisburg
    2022 Print · USGS
    Franklin County in the early 2020s shows a landscape where historic institutions meet modern aviation. You can trace the development of Louisburg near the Tar River or locate family landmarks like Oakwood Cem and the Alford Brothers Pond.

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