Historical Maps of Dare County, North Carolina

What stories do these 105 old maps tell about Dare County's past? From 1940 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 Dare County's history through maps:

  • Trace Dare County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
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Begin your journey into Dare County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Dare County, NC maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Kitty Hawk
    1940 Map of Kitty Hawk
    1940 Kitty Hawk
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Dare County, including Kitty Hawk, Currituck County, and others.

  2. 1940 Map of Kitty Hawk
    1940 Map of Kitty Hawk
    1940 Kitty Hawk
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Dare County, including Kitty Hawk, Currituck County, and others.

  3. 1940 Map of Powells Point
    1940 Map of Powells Point
    1940 Powells Point
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Dare County, including Currituck County, Camden County, and others.

  4. 1940 Map of Powells Point
    1940 Map of Powells Point
    1940 Powells Point
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Dare County, including Currituck County, Camden County, and others.

  5. 1943 Map of Columbia
    1943 Map of Columbia
    1943 Columbia
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Dare County, including Columbia, Beaufort County, and others.

  6. 1943 Map of Roanoke Island
    1943 Map of Roanoke Island
    1943 Roanoke Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Dare County, including Hyde County, Tyrrell County, and others.

  7. 1946 Map of Currituck Sound, 1980 Print
    1946 Map of Currituck Sound, 1980 Print
    1946 Currituck Sound
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Dare County, including Currituck County, Virginia, and others.

  8. 1946 Map of Eastville, 1971 Print
    1946 Map of Eastville, 1971 Print
    1946 Eastville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Dare County, including Eastville, Northampton County, and others.

  9. 1948 Map of Buxton, 1968 Print
    1948 Map of Buxton, 1968 Print
    1948 Buxton
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Dare County, including Buxton, and others.

  10. 1948 Map of Buxton, 1973 Print
    1948 Map of Buxton, 1973 Print
    1948 Buxton
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Dare County, including Buxton, and others.

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