1953 Map of Raleigh

This historical map portrays the area of Raleigh in 1953, primarily covering Wake County as well as portions of Richmond County, Guilford County, Cumberland County, Durham County, Scotland County, Johnston County, Alamance County, Orange County, Randolph County, Harnett County, Wayne County, Montgomery County, Moore County, Nash County, Anson County, Wilson County, Chatham County, Franklin County, Lee County, Sampson County, Hoke County, and Duplin County. Featuring a scale of 1:250000, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Raleigh region at the time. Published in 1965, it is one of 4 known editions of this map due to revisions or reprints.