historical topo map of Chapel Hill, NC in 1947

1947 Map of Chapel Hill

USGS Topo · Published 1947

This historical map portrays the area of Chapel Hill in 1947, primarily covering Orange County as well as portions of Durham County. Featuring a scale of 1:31680, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Chapel Hill region at the time. Published in 1947, it is one of 2 known editions of this map due to revisions or reprints.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1947
Date Published1947
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31680
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.8 inches

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