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1997 Map of Greensboro

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Greensboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Greensboro stands as a dense network of neighborhoods and industrial centers in the late 1990s, anchored by its historic educational institutions and rail-driven growth. The map illustrates the city's complex urban fabric, ranging from the manicured grounds of Bennett College and Greensboro College to the industrial signatures of White Oak and Proximity. These mill-oriented communities, alongside Revolution and McAdoo Heights, reflect the long-standing textile legacy of the region.

Transport and terrain are defined by the Southern railroad lines and the winding paths of North Buffalo Creek and South Buffalo Creek. The western residential expansion is visible in Hamilton Lakes and Starmount Forest, while older areas like Terra Cotta and Pomona reveal the diverse industrial and residential patterns of the mid-to-late twentieth century. Local genealogy is supported by numerous named landmarks, including Dudley High Sch, Buffalo Ch, and the Richardson Hospital.