Historical Maps of New Hanover County

Journey back in time with 78 historical maps of New Hanover County, dating from 1942 to present day. Explore and discover the history of New Hanover County through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes. Dive deeper into each map with our interactive high-resolution viewer and extensive library data. Every map in our collection is also available for purchase as a framed or unframed museum-quality print for those interested interested in bringing a part of history into their home. Begin your historical adventure now!

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New Hanover County maps (78)

  1. 1942 Map of Cape Fear, 1956 Print1942 Map of Cape Fear, 1956 Print
    1942 (1956 print)
    Cape Fear Map
    New Hanover County, NC
    Scale: 1:24000
  2. 1942 Map of Topsail1942 Map of Topsail
    1942 (1942 print)
    Topsail Map
    New Hanover County, NC
    Scale: 1:62500
  3. 1942 Map of Wilmington1942 Map of Wilmington
    1942 (1942 print)
    Wilmington Map
    New Hanover County, NC
    Scale: 1:62500
  4. 1946 Map of Snow Marsh1946 Map of Snow Marsh
    1946 (1946 print)
    Snow Marsh Map
    New Hanover County, NC
    Scale: 1:24000
  5. 1947 Map of Rocky Point1947 Map of Rocky Point
    1947 (1947 print)
    Rocky Point Map
    New Hanover County, NC
    Scale: 1:62500
  6. 1948 Map of Topsail1948 Map of Topsail
    1948 (1948 print)
    Topsail Map
    New Hanover County, NC
    Scale: 1:62500
  7. 1948 Map of Topsail1948 Map of Topsail
    1948 (1948 print)
    Topsail Map
    New Hanover County, NC
    Scale: 1:62500
  8. 1948 Map of Wilmington1948 Map of Wilmington
    1948 (1948 print)
    Wilmington Map
    New Hanover County, NC
    Scale: 1:62500
  9. 1948 Map of Wilmington1948 Map of Wilmington
    1948 (1948 print)
    Wilmington Map
    New Hanover County, NC
    Scale: 1:62500
  10. 1949 Map of Georgetown, 1953 Print1949 Map of Georgetown, 1953 Print
    1949 (1953 print)
    Georgetown Map
    New Hanover County, NC
    Scale: 1:250000
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Frequently asked questions about New Hanover County historical maps

  • Can I purchase a physical print of a historical map of New Hanover County?

    Yes! Every map in our collection can be purchased as a museum-quality print that we meticulously lay out by hand to ensure the highest quality final product. We offer a variety of sizes and prints can be either framed or unframed. Explore purchase options by clicking the "Buy Print" button on any map page.

  • Why are historical maps of New Hanover County important for research and professional purposes?

    Historical maps of New Hanover County offer a unique perspective on an area's past, making them invaluable for environmental consultants, surveyors, legal professionals, geneologists, historians, and hobbyists alike. They are used in environmental site assessments, lot line research, and land dispute resolution.

  • What types of historical maps are available for New Hanover County?

    Our diverse collection includes detailed topographic maps from the United States Geological Survey's Historical Topographic Map Collection as well as from a variety of public and private collections we've sourced, each providing a unique glimpse into New Hanover County's past. We'll soon begin to offer historical aerial images as well.

  • What advanced features do you offer for professional use?

    We offer advanced features including 3D terrain visualization, georeferencing, customizeable base maps, multi-layering capabilities, and annotation tools. These features allow for in-depth analysis, customization, and report building utilizing our historical map collection.

  • How can I find a specific historical map of New Hanover County?

    Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 78 maps available specifically for New Hanover County. You can easily filter and search by address, place, date, scale, or landmark to find the specific map they need, or browse our collection by city, county, and state.

  • How can I contribute a historical map of New Hanover County that's not in your collection?

    We welcome contributions! If you have a map that isn't in our collection, reach out to us at hello@pastmaps.com. We can assist with digitizing individual maps or entire collections.

  • What is the oldest map of New Hanover County in your collection?

    The oldest map of New Hanover County in our collection is from 1942.

  • How can I download a map of New Hanover County?

    Every map in our collection can be freely downloaded as a high-resolution GeoTIFF or GeoPDF file. You can use this file with mapping software or print it out for personal use.