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Historical Maps of Carteret County, North Carolina

What stories do these 121 old maps tell about Carteret County's past? From 1942 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Carteret County's history through maps:

  • Trace Carteret County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Carteret County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Carteret County, NC maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Maysville
    1942 Map of Maysville
    1942 Maysville
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Carteret County, including Maysville, Onslow County, and others.
  2. 1942 Map of Swansboro
    1942 Map of Swansboro
    1942 Swansboro
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Carteret County, including Swansboro, and others.
  3. 1948 Map of Maysville
    1948 Map of Maysville
    1948 Maysville
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Carteret County, including Maysville, Onslow County, and others.
  4. 1948 Map of North Bay, 1976 Print
    1948 Map of North Bay, 1976 Print
    1948 North Bay
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Carteret County.
  5. 1948 Map of Oriental, 1992 Print
    1948 Map of Oriental, 1992 Print
    1948 Oriental
    1992 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Carteret County, including Oriental, and others.
  6. 1948 Map of Portsmouth, 1976 Print
    1948 Map of Portsmouth, 1976 Print
    1948 Portsmouth
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Carteret County, including Hyde County, and others.
  7. 1948 Map of Portsmouth, 1983 Print
    1948 Map of Portsmouth, 1983 Print
    1948 Portsmouth
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Carteret County, including Hyde County, and others.
  8. 1948 Map of Swansboro
    1948 Map of Swansboro
    1948 Swansboro
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Carteret County, including Swansboro, and others.
  9. 1949 Map of Atlantic, 1972 Print
    1949 Map of Atlantic, 1972 Print
    1949 Atlantic
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Carteret County, including Atlantic, and others.
  10. 1949 Map of Atlantic, 1972 Print
    1949 Map of Atlantic, 1972 Print
    1949 Atlantic
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Carteret County, including Atlantic, and others.
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