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Old Maps of Oak Ridge, North Carolina for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Oak Ridge with 15 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Oak Ridge has changed over the decades.

Oak Ridge, NC maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Winston-Salem, 1974 Print
    1953 Map of Winston-Salem, 1974 Print
    1953 Winston-Salem
    1974 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont and Virginia highlands meet in the mid-1950s, a landscape defined by the tobacco and textile hubs of the Blue Ridge foothills. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river geography connecting Winston-Salem to mountain towns like Mount Airy and Galax.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 1955 Map of Winston-Salem
    1955 Map of Winston-Salem
    1955 Winston-Salem
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Central Blue Ridge and Piedmont transition are captured here in the mid-fifties, from the industrial hub of Winston-Salem to the high peaks of Southwest Virginia. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Richmond Hill Ch, Siloam Ch, and the old rail stops along the Southern Railway.
  13. 1962 Map of Winston-Salem
    1962 Map of Winston-Salem
    1962 Winston-Salem
    1962 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont meets the Virginia highlands in the early sixties, showing the rail corridors and mountain gaps of the southern Appalachians. Researchers can trace the Blue Ridge Parkway or locate family sites near Winston-Salem, Mount Airy, and Hanging Rock Mountain.
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 1969 Map of Summerfield, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Summerfield, 1972 Print
    1969 Summerfield
    1972 Print · USGS
    Guilford County entered a period of steady growth in the late sixties as traditional crossroads like Summerfield and Oak Ridge expanded. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and institutions like Laughlin Sch and Moravia Ch near the banks of Lake Brandt.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1969 Map of Belews Creek, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Belews Creek, 1972 Print
    1969 Belews Creek
    1972 Print · USGS
    The rural Piedmont region of Forsyth County is captured here just as the landscape was adapting to post-war growth. Researchers can trace the roots of local communities through landmarks like Crims Crossroads, Pine Ridge Ch, and the waters of Belews Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1977 Map of Belews Creek, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Belews Creek, 1979 Print
    1977 Belews Creek
    1979 Print · USGS
    North Carolina's central Piedmont is captured here during the late 1970s, showcasing the rural character and emerging development of Forsyth County. Researchers can trace the exact 1977 land-use patterns around Kernersville and the expansive shoreline of Belews Lake.
  31. 1984 Map of Greensboro
    1984 Map of Greensboro
    1984 Greensboro
    1984 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont in the mid-eighties shows a region of growing urban centers and vital water resources. Local historians can trace the development of Greensboro, locate the Elon College campus, or explore the grounds of Guilford Courthouse National Military Park.
  34. 1984 Map of Winston-Salem, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Winston-Salem, 1985 Print
    1984 Winston-Salem
    1985 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont in the mid-1980s shows the growth of Winston-Salem and the busy rail corridors of the Southern Railway. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named lands and rural communities from Yadkinville to Mount Airy.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 2000 Map of Belews Creek, 2003 Print
    2000 Map of Belews Creek, 2003 Print
    2000 Belews Creek
    2003 Print · USGS
    The rolling hills of Forsyth and Guilford Counties are documented here as they appeared at the turn of the century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Crims Crossroads, White Oak Grove Ch, and the old Oak Spring Ch (Cem).
  40. 2022 Map of Summerfield, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Summerfield, 2022 Print
    2022 Summerfield
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont landscape near Summerfield and Oak Ridge is shown here in the early 2020s as modern development meets historic crossroads. Trace the drainage of the Haw River and find local landmarks like Bailes Old Millpond and Kings Crossroads.
  43. 2022 Map of Belews Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Belews Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Belews Creek
    2022 Print · USGS
    The northern Piedmont comes into focus during this contemporary era of growth between Kernersville and Stokesdale. Researchers can trace family history at Mount Gur Cem or locate rural aviation history at the DS Butler Farm and Airfield.
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