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1951 Map of Greensboro

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Greensboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Greensboro is shown during a period of significant post-war expansion, with the city's urban core spreading into distinct neighborhoods like Fisher Park, Sunset Hills, and Nocho Park. The influence of the textile industry is clearly visible in the north, where the Revolution Mill Reservoir and industrial settlements such as White Oak, Revolution, and Proximity reflect the region's manufacturing roots. Institutional landmarks including the Womens College Univ of N C, Bennett College, and Greensboro High Sch anchor the residential landscape.

Transportation patterns are defined by the Southern railroad lines and major arteries like Market Street and Battleground Ave. The map identifies localized industrial sites such as the Clay Pit at Terra Cotta and various municipal facilities like the Waterworks and the Pumping Station. Family and community history is preserved through the locations of numerous neighborhood schools like Peck Sch and Brooks Sch, alongside local landmarks like Muirs Chapel and Green Hill Cemetery.