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Old Maps of Royal, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Royal. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Royal, NC maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 2010 Map of Louisburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Louisburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Louisburg
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Royal, including Louisburg, Katesville, and other nearby areas
  25. 2013 Map of Louisburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Louisburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Louisburg
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Royal, including Louisburg, Katesville, and other nearby areas
  28. 2016 Map of Louisburg, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Louisburg, 2016 Print
    2016 Louisburg
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Royal, including Louisburg, Katesville, and other nearby areas
  31. 2019 Map of Louisburg, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Louisburg, 2019 Print
    2019 Louisburg
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Royal, including Louisburg, Katesville, and other nearby areas
  34. 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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