1951 Map of Raleigh

About this map

The State Capitol and the urban core of Raleigh anchor the southern portion of this mid-century survey, surrounded by a transition from dense city blocks to the agrarian landscapes of Wake County. Academic and institutional grounds like Meredith College, the State Prison Farm, and the State Fairgrounds define the western periphery. Beyond the city, small crossroads and settlements such as Method, Nazareth, and Six Forks are connected by a network of rural roads and the rail lines of the Seaboard Air Line and Norfolk Southern.