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1968 Map of Raleigh East

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Raleigh East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The eastern edges of Raleigh undergo a visible transformation into suburban corridors in this late-1960s survey, where residential developments like Brentwood and Longview Gardens bridge the gap between the urban center and rural outposts. The Seaboard Coast Line Railroad and Norfolk Southern lines define the industrial and transit backbone of the area, cutting through a landscape increasingly marked by institutional growth. Major landmarks include St Augustines College, Wake Memorial Hosp, and the State Correctional Center.

Transitioning toward the Neuse River at Milburnie, the map preserves older rural focal points such as St Matthews Ch and the intersection at Pet Crossroads. Water management and recreation are evident in the numerous impoundments and lakes, including Bridges Lake, Beaverdam Lake, and Wake Crossroads Lake. This document captures the city just as it begins to encompass formerly distinct communities like Millbrook and New Hope.