The western expansion of Raleigh is documented here as the capital's suburban and institutional corridors matured into a dense network of neighborhoods. Educational and civic landmarks anchor the eastern half, including the sprawling campus of North Carolina State University, the historic grounds of Shaw University, and prominent venues like Dorton Arena and Reynolds Coliseum. The map highlights the city's complex relationship with its waterways, showing significant drainage systems such as Walnut Creek and Crabtree Creek alongside man-made features like the Lake Johnson Dam and Lake Raleigh Dam.
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1943 · Durham South
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Raleigh
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Raleigh
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Durham South
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Raleigh
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Raleigh
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Lake Wheeler
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Garner
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Garner
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1967 · Wake Forest
USGS Topo · 1:24,000