Old Maps of Knightdale, North Carolina for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Knightdale with 20 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 Knightdale has changed over the decades.


Knightdale, NC maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Raleigh
    1943 Map of Raleigh
    1943 Raleigh
    1943 Print · USGS
    Raleigh and its surrounding Wake County townships are captured here in the early 1940s as a bustling nexus of rail and industry. Genealogists can trace family names through rural landmarks like Lassiters Mill, Method, and numerous country churches like Mt Bethel Church.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Raleigh, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Raleigh, 1952 Print
    1951 Raleigh
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Raleigh and its surrounding rural townships are shown here as the capital city expanded toward the Neuse River. Genealogists can trace family-named schools and crossroads like Lovely Hill Sch, Six Forks, and the historic mill at Lassiters Mill.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 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

  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. 1967 Map of Knightdale, 1972 Print
    1967 Map of Knightdale, 1972 Print
    1967 Knightdale
    1972 Print · USGS
    Eastern Wake County comes into focus in the mid-1960s, showing the rural character and emerging infrastructure between the capital and the coastal plain. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Lizard Lick, Eagle Rock, and Hephzibah Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1968 Map of Raleigh East, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Raleigh East, 1972 Print
    1968 Raleigh East
    1972 Print · USGS
    The eastern expansion of Raleigh in the late sixties reveals a city emerging into the countryside near Milburnie and New Hope. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional sites like St Augustines College or local landmarks like Millbrook High Sch and Pet Crossroads.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 1993 Map of Raleigh East, 1998 Print
    1993 Map of Raleigh East, 1998 Print
    1993 Raleigh East
    1998 Print · USGS
    The eastern edges of Raleigh and the growing community of Knightdale meet in the 1990s as residential subdivisions spread through the Neuse river valley. Researchers can trace the development of older settlements like Millbrook and Milburnie alongside landmarks like St Augustines College.

  10. 1993 Map of Knightdale, 1999 Print
    1993 Map of Knightdale, 1999 Print
    1993 Knightdale
    1999 Print · USGS
    Wake County's rural and suburban interface comes into focus in the 1990s, highlighting the established town centers and surrounding crossroads. Local historians can trace the foundations of the community through Lizard Lick, Lake Myra, and the Wendell-Knightdale Airport.

  11. 2010 Map of Raleigh East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Raleigh East, 2010 Print
    2010 Raleigh East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Eastern Raleigh and its growing suburbs are captured here at the start of the 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace neighborhood development through numerous named subdivisions and local landmarks like Oakwood Cemetery, Falls Church, and the Millbrook Post Office.

  12. 2010 Map of Knightdale, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Knightdale, 2010 Print
    2010 Knightdale
    2010 Print · USGS
    Eastern Wake County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of growing suburbs meeting traditional North Carolina crossroads. Researchers can trace the layout of small communities like Lizard Lick and Eagle Rock, alongside landmarks like Lake Myra and the Wendell-Knightdale Airport.

  13. 2013 Map of Knightdale, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Knightdale, 2013 Print
    2013 Knightdale
    2013 Print · USGS
    Wake County's suburban expansion and rural roots meet in this survey of the Knightdale area during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local development across communities like Lizard Lick, Eagle Rock, and the Norfolk Southern rail line.

  14. 2013 Map of Raleigh East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Raleigh East, 2013 Print
    2013 Raleigh East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Eastern Raleigh is shown in detail during its modern expansion, highlighting the suburban evolution of the state capital. Researchers can trace neighborhood growth through Millbrook, follow the course of the Neuse River, and locate landmarks like Milburnie Lake and Starmount.

  15. 2016 Map of Raleigh East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Raleigh East, 2016 Print
    2016 Raleigh East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Eastern Wake County at the height of its modern expansion shows the convergence of historic river crossings and rapid suburban growth. Researchers can trace the development of older communities like Milburnie and Knightdale alongside landmarks like Oakwood Cem and Poole Bridge.

  16. 2016 Map of Knightdale, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Knightdale, 2016 Print
    2016 Knightdale
    2016 Print · USGS
    The eastern Wake County landscape comes into focus during this period of suburban growth and rural preservation. Genealogists and local historians can locate Six Forks Crossroads, the settlement of Lizard Lick, and community landmarks like Riley Hill School Rd.

  17. 2019 Map of Raleigh East, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Raleigh East, 2019 Print
    2019 Raleigh East
    2019 Print · USGS
    Eastern Wake County at the turn of the decade shows the rapid expansion of the capital city toward the Neuse. Researchers can trace the modern development of Knightdale and Millbrook or locate landmarks like Oakwood Cem and Poole Bridge.

  18. 2019 Map of Knightdale, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Knightdale, 2019 Print
    2019 Knightdale
    2019 Print · USGS
    Wake County's eastern growth is captured here as the suburbs of Raleigh reach toward established communities like Lizard Lick and Wendell. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and early routes like Riley Hill, Six Forks Crossroads, and the Norfolk Southern line.

  19. 2022 Map of Raleigh East, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Raleigh East, 2022 Print
    2022 Raleigh East
    2022 Print · USGS
    Wake County's eastern expansion is documented in this contemporary survey as the state capital pushes toward the Neuse River. Researchers can trace the layout of historic institutions like Saint Augustine's University and Oakwood Cem alongside emerging suburban centers.

  20. 2022 Map of Knightdale, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Knightdale, 2022 Print
    2022 Knightdale
    2022 Print · USGS
    Eastern Wake County is captured here in the early 2020s, showing the continued growth of Knightdale and Wendell. Genealogists and local historians can trace the roads around Lizard Lick, Eagle Rock, and the Islamic Association of Raleigh Muslim Cem.

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