1973 Map of Cary, 1992 Print
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1973 Map of Cary

USGS Topo · Published 1992

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Research Triangle Park and the Raleigh-Durham Airport anchor the northern landscape of this survey, illustrating the rapid modernization of the Research Triangle region. The transition from rural to suburban is evident as the growing footprint of Cary expands along the Southern and CSX rail lines. While early settlements like Morrisville, Carpenter, and Clegg appear alongside historic church sites such as Sorrels Grove Ch and Shiloh Ch, new developments and the William B Umstead State Park boundary mark a shifting land use. Networked by roads like Maynard Rd, the map details a community on the move, where old family cemeteries like Reedy Creek Cem and Hill Crest Cem remain as quiet witnesses to the burgeoning industrial and academic hub nearby.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1973
Date Published1992
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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