The historic town of Hillsborough serves as the focal point of this North Carolina survey, where the Eno River winds through a landscape of significant local heritage and varied terrain. The map records important genealogical landmarks, including the Governor Burke Grave and several resting places such as the Hillsborough Town Cem, Old Town Cem, and Maplewood Cem. The southern reach of the Piedmont is visible in the elevations of Occoneechee Mtn and Couch Mtn, while the Norfolk Southern railroad line provides a modern industrial backbone to the region. Residential growth is evident in established areas like West Hillsborough, Fairview, and New Hope. Significant water features, including Sykes Lake and the Infinity Rd Raw Water Reservoir, illustrate the water management infrastructure supporting the community alongside natural features like Strouds Cr and Stony Cr.
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1943 · Durham South
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1946 · Chapel Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1947 · Chapel Hill
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1951 · Durham South
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Durham North
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Raleigh
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Greensboro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Greensboro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Raleigh
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Greensboro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000