1940s Maps of Raleigh, North Carolina
Explore 2 historic maps of Raleigh from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.
Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Raleigh's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.
- Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
- See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
- Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
- View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.
Start exploring Raleigh's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
Raleigh, NC maps
(2)- 1943 Map of Durham South
1943 Durham South1943 Print · USGSDurham and its southern reaches are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a tobacco-and-rail landscape at its peak. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Beechwood Cem, Lowes Grove, and Roger Grove Ch.2 unique versions available - 1943 Map of Raleigh
1943 Raleigh1943 Print · USGSRaleigh 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
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