Old Maps of Sanford, North Carolina
Explore 11 old maps of Sanford, spanning from 1953 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.
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Sanford, NC maps
(11)- 1953 Map of Raleigh, 1965 Print
1953 Raleigh1965 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1954 Map of Raleigh
1954 Raleigh1954 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1970 Map of Colon, 1973 Print
1970 Colon1973 Print · USGSLee and Chatham counties are shown at a time of local industrial and transit expansion in the early 1970s. Trace family roots and local history through features like Colon, the Farmville Cem, and numerous Claypits along the SEABOARD COAST LINE.2 unique versions available - 1974 Map of Sanford, 1977 Print
1974 Sanford1977 Print · USGSSanford and the surrounding Lee County countryside are captured here in the mid-seventies, showing a region defined by its busy railroad junctions and rural settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Buffalo Cem, Shallow Well Ch, and the old Williams Sch.2 unique versions available - 1977 Map of Broadway
1977 Broadway1977 Print · USGSThe rural borderlands of Lee and Harnett Counties are captured here in the late seventies, centered on the growing town of Broadway. Researchers can trace old family sites and transport routes through an Old Railroad Grade and numerous country churches like Morris Chapel and Juniper Springs Ch.3 unique versions available - 1980 Map of Sanford, 1983 Print
1980 Sanford1983 Print · USGSSanford and the surrounding Lee County countryside are revealed in detailed aerial photography from the early 1980s. Trace the rural-to-urban transition between Sanford and smaller settlements like Tramway, Lemon Springs, and Cool Springs. - 1982 Map of Southern Pines, 1983 Print
1982 Southern Pines1983 Print · USGSCentral North Carolina in the early eighties shows a landscape defined by military expansion and historic rail corridors. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Seaboard Coast Line through Pinehurst or locate landmarks like the Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site. - 1984 Map of Chapel Hill, 1985 Print
1984 Chapel Hill1985 Print · USGSNorth Carolina’s Piedmont and the northern reaches of the Uwharrie Mountains are captured here in the mid-eighties. Genealogists can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Union Chapel or locate old rail stops along the Seaboard line. - 2022 Map of Broadway, 2022 Print
2022 Broadway2022 Print · USGSIn the early 2020s, this area of North Carolina captures the rural character and expanding residential developments south of the Deep River. Researchers can trace historic property lines and community landmarks from Broadway down to the Morris Chapel United Methodist Church Cem and Swann. - 2022 Map of Sanford, 2022 Print
2022 Sanford2022 Print · USGSLee County in the early 2020s shows a landscape of growing residential communities and well-preserved local landmarks. Researchers can locate family burial sites at McQueen Cem and Grace Chapel Church Cem or trace the drainage of the Upper Little River. - 2022 Map of Colon, 2022 Print
2022 Colon2022 Print · USGSLee County at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape defined by the confluence of the Deep and Rocky Rivers and the steady expansion of Sanford. Researchers can trace family history at Farmville Cem or locate the small rail-aligned communities of Colon and Osgood.
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