1943 Map of Durham South
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1943 Map of Durham South

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The city of Durham serves as the industrial and urban anchor in this mid-century survey, surrounded by a dense network of rural townships like Cedar Fork and White Oak. The landscape is defined by the convergence of major transit lines, including the Southern Railway and the Seaboard Air Line, which facilitated the movement of tobacco and textiles through the region. Rural life outside the city center is marked by several family-named landmarks and community centers such as Bland, Lowes Grove, and Morrisville.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1943
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.99 x 19.75 inches

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