2000s (21st Century) Maps of Raleigh, North Carolina
Explore 53 historic maps of Raleigh from the 2000s (21st Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 2000s — 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 2000s, 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 2000s, 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.
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Start exploring Raleigh's history through authentic maps from the 2000s. This is your window into the past.
Raleigh, NC maps
(53)- 2002 Map of Garner, 2004 Print2002 Garner2004 Print · USGSGarner and southeast Raleigh are shown here just after the turn of the millennium as modern subdivisions began to surround traditional agricultural research lands. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Hayes Chapel, Smith Cem, and the settlement of Auburn.
- 2002 Map of Lake Wheeler, 2004 Print2002 Lake Wheeler2004 Print · USGSSouthern Wake County is shown at a pivotal moment of growth in the early 2000s, as Raleigh and Garner expand toward established rural crossroads. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy sites like Yates Millpond, McCullers, and Stephens Cem alongside the waters of Lake Wheeler.
- 2002 Map of Raleigh West, 2004 Print2002 Raleigh West2004 Print · USGSIn the early 2000s, West Raleigh was a landscape of significant academic and state institutions alongside expanding suburbs. Trace the footprints of North Carolina State University, the historic community of Method, and the grounds of Dorothea Dix State Hospital.
- 2010 Map of Rolesville, 2010 Print2010 Rolesville2010 Print · USGSRolesville and the surrounding Wake County countryside are captured here at a moment of significant growth in 2010. Researchers can locate family landmarks at Harris Crossroads or Mitchell Cemetery and trace the many local waterways like Little River.
- 2010 Map of Garner, 2010 Print2010 Garner2010 Print · USGSGarner and the southern Raleigh suburbs are shown here in the early twenty-first century as modern neighborhoods expand across old family lands. Genealogists and local historians can locate small family burial grounds like Sauls Cemetery and Mitchiner Cemetery or the sprawling NCSU Central Research Station.
- 2010 Map of Southeast Durham, 2010 Print2010 Southeast Durham2010 Print · USGSThe North Carolina Research Triangle is shown in its modern era of rapid expansion near the turn of the decade. Researchers can trace the evolution of communities like Bethesda and Brassfield or locate family plots at Restlawn Memorial Gardens.
- 2010 Map of Raleigh East, 2010 Print2010 Raleigh East2010 Print · USGSEastern 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.
- 2010 Map of Bayleaf, 2010 Print2010 Bayleaf2010 Print · USGSRaleigh's northern suburbs show significant residential density during the first decade of the new millennium as development pushed toward the shores of Falls Lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace modern neighborhood footprints around Leesville, Six Forks, and the North Ridge Post Office.
- 2010 Map of Cary, 2010 Print2010 Cary2010 Print · USGSCary and Morrisville are shown during a period of significant suburban expansion in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the development of numerous neighborhoods and find local landmarks like Hill Crest Cemetery and the Raleigh-Durham Airport.
- 2010 Map of Lake Wheeler, 2010 Print2010 Lake Wheeler2010 Print · USGSThe southern outskirts of Raleigh are captured here as traditional crossroads meet modern growth. Genealogists can trace family plots at Stephens Cemetery or Morgan Cemetery, while local historians find the footprints of McCullers and Macedonia.
- 2010 Map of Raleigh West, 2010 Print2010 Raleigh West2010 Print · USGSThe western reaches of North Carolina's capital are shown here at a moment of significant institutional and residential density. Researchers can map the campuses of North Carolina State University and Shaw University or trace family sites near Mount Hope Cemetery and Oakwood Cemetery.
- 2010 Map of Wake Forest, 2010 Print2010 Wake Forest2010 Print · USGSWake County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of growing residential networks surrounding the historic center of Wake Forest. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy landmarks like Forestville, Stony Hill, and the Falls of the Neuse Dam.
- 2010 Map of Knightdale, 2010 Print2010 Knightdale2010 Print · USGSEastern 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.
- 2013 Map of Bayleaf, 2013 Print2013 Bayleaf2013 Print · USGSNorthern Wake County is shown during a period of significant suburban growth in the early 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the evolution of old crossroads at Six Forks and Leesville or locate family landmarks near Adam Mountain and Hammonds Pond.
- 2013 Map of Rolesville, 2013 Print2013 Rolesville2013 Print · USGSWake County's eastern settlements and agricultural corridors are shown here just after the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace the local road network connecting Rolesville with Fowlers Crossroads and Lassiter, or locate family-named features like Fowlers Mill Cr and Moores Pond.
- 2013 Map of Knightdale, 2013 Print2013 Knightdale2013 Print · USGSWake 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.
- 2013 Map of Cary, 2013 Print2013 Cary2013 Print · USGSThe Raleigh-Durham suburban landscape is captured here during a period of significant expansion in the early 2010s. Researchers can trace the development of numerous named subdivisions and neighborhoods, from Kildaire Farms and Irongate to the waterside areas around Lake Crabtree.
- 2013 Map of Garner, 2013 Print2013 Garner2013 Print · USGSThe suburban and riparian landscapes of Wake County are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the Raleigh area continued its outward growth. Researchers can pinpoint specific residential developments like Village of White Oak and School Acres or locate local landmarks like Bagwell Airport and Lake Benson.
- 2013 Map of Wake Forest, 2013 Print2013 Wake Forest2013 Print · USGSThe northern Wake County suburbs and rural crossroads are captured here during a period of rapid growth. Researchers can trace historic community hubs and local landmarks like Falls, Forestville, and the youth camps at Camp Kanata and Camp Durant.
- 2013 Map of Southeast Durham, 2013 Print2013 Southeast Durham2013 Print · USGSSoutheast Durham and Wake County are shown in a period of intense growth during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the expansion of Raleigh-Durham International Airport alongside older communities like Bethesda, Nelson, and Joyland.
- 2013 Map of Lake Wheeler, 2013 Print2013 Lake Wheeler2013 Print · USGSWake County's southern expansion is visible in this recent survey, showing the residential growth surrounding the major reservoirs. Researchers can trace the development of localized communities like McCullers, Macks Village, and Hertford Village near the Lake Wheeler shoreline.
- 2013 Map of Raleigh East, 2013 Print2013 Raleigh East2013 Print · USGSEastern 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.
- 2013 Map of Raleigh West, 2013 Print2013 Raleigh West2013 Print · USGSWestern Raleigh and its neighboring Wake County suburbs are shown in high detail during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace modern neighborhood developments like Hayes Barton and Boylan Heights or locate landmarks such as Dorton Arena.
- 2016 Map of Cary, 2016 Print2016 Cary2016 Print · USGSThe Research Triangle region is shown in high detail during its twenty-first-century expansion, capturing the meeting point of Durham and Wake counties. Trace the evolution of local landmarks from Hill Crest Cem to the sprawling Raleigh-Durham International Airport and the community of Carpenter.
- 2016 Map of Bayleaf, 2016 Print2016 Bayleaf2016 Print · USGSNorthern Wake County in the mid-2010s shows a landscape of suburban neighborhoods integrated with traditional rural landmarks. Genealogists and residents can trace local roots through historic sites like Bayleaf Ch and the waters of Brinkley Lake and Shaw Lake.
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