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1960s Maps of Raleigh, North Carolina

Explore 9 historic maps of Raleigh from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 1960s, 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 1960s, 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 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Raleigh, NC maps

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  1. 1964 Map of Lake Wheeler, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Lake Wheeler, 1965 Print
    1964 Lake Wheeler
    1965 Print · USGS
    Wake County south of the capital city shows a mix of rapid suburban growth and deep-rooted rural history during the mid-sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites like Franklin Cem alongside landmarks such as Yates Millpond and McCullers Crossroads.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1964 Map of Garner, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Garner, 1965 Print
    1964 Garner
    1965 Print · USGS
    Garner and the surrounding townships of Wake County are shown in the mid-sixties as the rail-side communities began to expand. Researchers can locate family landmarks and rural hubs like Hayes Chapel, Rand Cem, and the State Agriculture Experiment Station near Clayton.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1964 Map of Garner, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Garner, 1965 Print
    1964 Garner
    1965 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes south of Raleigh were transitioning from farm to suburb in the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace family roots at numerous country churches like Wooten Chapel Ch or locate sites such as McCullers, Willow Springs, and the historic McGee Mill.
  10. 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
  13. 1967 Map of Rolesville, 1972 Print
    1967 Map of Rolesville, 1972 Print
    1967 Rolesville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Wake County and Franklin County are captured in the late sixties as traditional agricultural crossroads begin to meet modern utility. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through Rolesville Cem or locate old community centers like Fowlers Crossroads and Harris Crossroads.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1967 Map of Wake Forest, 1972 Print
    1967 Map of Wake Forest, 1972 Print
    1967 Wake Forest
    1972 Print · USGS
    Northern Wake County in the late sixties shows a landscape of growing crossroads and river communities centered around Wake Forest. Genealogists can locate family landmarks at Stony Hill Ch, Forestville, and the historic Southeastern Theological Seminary campus.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 1967 Map of Bayleaf, 1972 Print
    1967 Map of Bayleaf, 1972 Print
    1967 Bayleaf
    1972 Print · USGS
    Northern Wake County appears here in the late sixties, just before the rapid suburban growth of Raleigh began to transform these rural communities. Researchers can trace family sites near Wake-Minster, find the Soapstone Quarry, and locate old landmarks like Six Forks and Hickory Grove Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1968 Map of Raleigh West, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Raleigh West, 1972 Print
    1968 Raleigh West
    1972 Print · USGS
    Raleigh in the late sixties reveals a city in rapid transition between its traditional downtown core and expanding suburban neighborhoods. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional landmarks like North Carolina State University alongside local settlements like Method and Asbury.
    6 unique versions available
  25. 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
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