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Old Maps of Raleigh, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

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Raleigh, NC maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Durham South
    1943 Map of Durham South
    1943 Durham South
    1943 Print · USGS
    Durham 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 1951 Map of Durham South, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Durham South, 1953 Print
    1951 Durham South
    1953 Print · USGS
    The mid-century landscape south of Durham shows a region on the cusp of modernization as the airport and highway networks began to expand. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks such as Pearsontown, Lowes Grove, and Holland Chapel among the busy rail corridors of the Norfolk Southern.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 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
  46. 1973 Map of Cary, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Cary, 1975 Print
    1973 Cary
    1975 Print · USGS
    Cary and its neighboring communities are shown during a decade of growth as the Research Triangle region expanded in the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks such as Hill Crest Cem, Christa Sanctified Holy Ch, and the rural crossing at Morrisville.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1973 Map of Southeast Durham, 1982 Print
    1973 Map of Southeast Durham, 1982 Print
    1973 Southeast Durham
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southeast Durham and the Research Triangle transition from rural communities to a regional hub during the early seventies. Genealogists and researchers can locate family burial sites at Woodlawn Memorial Park and trace early crossroads like Bethesda and Nelson.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 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.
  55. 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
  58. 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.
  61. 1993 Map of Southeast Durham, 1998 Print
    1993 Map of Southeast Durham, 1998 Print
    1993 Southeast Durham
    1998 Print · USGS
    The corridor between Durham and Raleigh is captured here in the early nineties during a period of significant suburban and industrial growth. Researchers can trace the development of Research Triangle Park and locate local landmarks like Lynn Crossroads, Southern High Sch, and Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
  64. 1993 Map of Bayleaf, 1999 Print
    1993 Map of Bayleaf, 1999 Print
    1993 Bayleaf
    1999 Print · USGS
    North of Raleigh in the early nineties, this survey captures a landscape transforming from rural hills to suburban communities. Researchers can trace the growth of Leesville and Bayleaf or locate family-named landmarks like Union Grove Ch and New Bethel Ch.
  67. 1993 Map of Wake Forest, 1999 Print
    1993 Map of Wake Forest, 1999 Print
    1993 Wake Forest
    1999 Print · USGS
    The area surrounding Wake Forest and northern Raleigh is shown here as suburban expansion met rural crossroads in the early nineties. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Walkers Crossroads and local centers including Mt Pleasant Ch.
  70. 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.
  73. 1993 Map of Cary, 1999 Print
    1993 Map of Cary, 1999 Print
    1993 Cary
    1999 Print · USGS
    The Research Triangle is shown in its era of peak expansion, transitioning from quiet rural communities to a major regional hub. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Shiloh Ch, Carpenter, and the old Durham and Southern rail line.
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