Old Maps of Crescent Ridge, Raleigh

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Crescent Ridge, Raleigh 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. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 1993 Map of Lake Wheeler, 1999 Print
    1993 Map of Lake Wheeler, 1999 Print
    1993 Lake Wheeler
    1999 Print · USGS
    Wake County's southern expansion is captured here as suburban growth reaches toward Lake Wheeler and Lake Benson. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the numerous family cemeteries like Stephens Cem and historic sites such as Yates Millpond.

  11. 1993 Map of Raleigh West, 1999 Print
    1993 Map of Raleigh West, 1999 Print
    1993 Raleigh West
    1999 Print · USGS
    Raleigh and Cary are shown during a period of rapid westward expansion in the early nineties. Researchers can trace the layout of North Carolina State University and find historic landmarks like the State Capitol and Dorothea Dix State Hospital.

  12. 2002 Map of Lake Wheeler, 2004 Print
    2002 Map of Lake Wheeler, 2004 Print
    2002 Lake Wheeler
    2004 Print · USGS
    Southern 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.

  13. 2002 Map of Raleigh West, 2004 Print
    2002 Map of Raleigh West, 2004 Print
    2002 Raleigh West
    2004 Print · USGS
    In 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.

  14. 2022 Map of Raleigh West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Raleigh West, 2022 Print
    2022 Raleigh West
    2022 Print · USGS
    Raleigh and Cary are shown at a peak of modern growth in this Wake County survey. Researchers can trace historic neighborhoods and landmarks like Method, Mount Olivet Cem, and the sprawling campus of North Carolina State University.

  15. 2022 Map of Lake Wheeler, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lake Wheeler, 2022 Print
    2022 Lake Wheeler
    2022 Print · USGS
    Wake County's evolving landscape south of the capital is captured in this modern survey, where expanding suburban corridors meet long-standing rural communities. Genealogists can trace family heritage through numerous burial sites like Pleasant Hill Cem and Jeridan Cem.

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