Old Maps of Magnolia, Johnston County for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Magnolia with 8 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 Magnolia has changed over the decades.


Magnolia, Johnston 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. 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.

  3. 1964 Map of Selma, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Selma, 1965 Print
    1964 Selma
    1965 Print · USGS
    Eastern Johnston County flourished as a rail and river hub in the mid-sixties, dominated by the crossing of the Neuse River. Researchers can trace old family sites and crossroads from Archers Lodge to Pine Level, including the Harrison High Sch and Branch Chapel.

  4. 1964 Map of Clayton, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Clayton, 1965 Print
    1964 Clayton
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Neuse River valley in Johnston and Wake Counties is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the early expansion of the Clayton area. Researchers can locate numerous family burial sites like Stephenson Cem and rural centers such as Archers Lodge and Shotwell.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 1993 Map of Clayton, 1999 Print
    1993 Map of Clayton, 1999 Print
    1993 Clayton
    1999 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Johnston and Wake counties come alive here, showing the river-and-rail economy as it stood before modern suburban expansion. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, from Cooper High Sch to the quiet Stephenson Cem and Clydes Chapel.

  8. 2022 Map of Clayton, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Clayton, 2022 Print
    2022 Clayton
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Clayton area of Johnston County is documented here in the early 2020s, showing the intersection of new growth and local heritage. Researchers can locate family sites at Maplewood Cem and Stephenson Cem or trace the river path past Yates Millpond.

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