Old Maps of Wendell, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 18 historic maps of Wendell. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Wendell.


Wendell, NC maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 1968 Map of Zebulon, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Zebulon, 1972 Print
    1968 Zebulon
    1972 Print · USGS
    The eastern edges of Wake County meet Franklin and Nash in the late sixties, where small-town industry revolves around the rail lines. Local historians can trace family ties at St. Mathews Church or explore the origins of Lizard Lick and Wakefield.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 1993 Map of Knightdale, 1999 Print
    1993 Map of Knightdale, 1999 Print
    1993 Knightdale
    1999 Print · USGS
    Wake County's rural and suburban interface comes into focus in the 1990s, highlighting the established town centers and surrounding crossroads. Local historians can trace the foundations of the community through Lizard Lick, Lake Myra, and the Wendell-Knightdale Airport.

  8. 1999 Map of Zebulon, 2000 Print
    1999 Map of Zebulon, 2000 Print
    1999 Zebulon
    2000 Print · USGS
    Zebulon and Wendell were thriving hubs in eastern Wake County at the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace the layout of regional schools like Wakelon High School and locate rural landmarks such as Lizard Lick and Earpsboro.

  9. 2010 Map of Zebulon, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Zebulon, 2010 Print
    2010 Zebulon
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Wendell, including Zebulon, Earpsboro, and other nearby areas

  10. 2010 Map of Knightdale, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Knightdale, 2010 Print
    2010 Knightdale
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Wendell, including Raleigh, Knightdale, and other nearby areas

  11. 2013 Map of Zebulon, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Zebulon, 2013 Print
    2013 Zebulon
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Wendell, including Zebulon, Earpsboro, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Knightdale, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Knightdale, 2013 Print
    2013 Knightdale
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Wendell, including Raleigh, Knightdale, and other nearby areas

  13. 2016 Map of Knightdale, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Knightdale, 2016 Print
    2016 Knightdale
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Wendell, including Raleigh, Knightdale, and other nearby areas

  14. 2016 Map of Zebulon, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Zebulon, 2016 Print
    2016 Zebulon
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Wendell, including Zebulon, Earpsboro, and other nearby areas

  15. 2019 Map of Zebulon, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Zebulon, 2019 Print
    2019 Zebulon
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Wendell, including Zebulon, Earpsboro, and other nearby areas

  16. 2019 Map of Knightdale, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Knightdale, 2019 Print
    2019 Knightdale
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Wendell, including Raleigh, Knightdale, and other nearby areas

  17. 2022 Map of Knightdale, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Knightdale, 2022 Print
    2022 Knightdale
    2022 Print · USGS
    Eastern Wake County is captured here in the early 2020s, showing the continued growth of Knightdale and Wendell. Genealogists and local historians can trace the roads around Lizard Lick, Eagle Rock, and the Islamic Association of Raleigh Muslim Cem.

  18. 2022 Map of Zebulon, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Zebulon, 2022 Print
    2022 Zebulon
    2022 Print · USGS
    Wake County and Johnston County borders meet in this 2022 survey of the rapidly changing corridor between the growing towns of Zebulon and Wendell. Researchers can trace old family lines through Wakefield Cemetery, locate the site of Earpsboro, and explore the unique geography of Lizard Lick.

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