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1951 Map of Greensboro

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Greensboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Greensboro is shown as a thriving academic and industrial hub at mid-century, defined by a remarkable concentration of higher education institutions including the Womens College Univ of N C, A & T College, and Bennett College. The city's northern and eastern expansion is marked by distinct residential and industrial districts like Revolution, White Oak, and McAdoo Heights, many of which were historically tied to the textile industry. The Southern railroad corridors create a industrial spine through the city, passing through Terra Cotta and Pomona.

Significant healthcare and community landmarks are visible, such as Cone Memorial Hospital and the Masonic Home. Beyond the urban core, the landscape transitions into established neighborhoods like Starmount Forest and Irving Park, interspersed with golf courses and the waters of Buffalo Lake. To the south, numerous rural churches such as Mt Tabor Ch and St Andrews Ch indicate the spiritual centers of the outlying Sumner and Fentress townships.