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Historical Maps of Wilmington, North Carolina

What stories do these 15 old maps tell about Wilmington'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 Wilmington's history through maps:

  • Trace Wilmington's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Wilmington's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Wilmington, NC maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Wilmington
    1942 Map of Wilmington
    1942 Wilmington
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilmington, including Brunswick County, and others.
  2. 1948 Map of Wilmington
    1948 Map of Wilmington
    1948 Wilmington
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilmington, including Brunswick County, and others.
  3. 1948 Map of Wilmington
    1948 Map of Wilmington
    1948 Wilmington
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilmington, including Brunswick County, and others.
  4. 1953 Map of Beaufort, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Beaufort, 1965 Print
    1953 Beaufort
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilmington, including Beaufort, New Hanover County, and others.
  5. 1953 Map of Beaufort, 1974 Print
    1953 Map of Beaufort, 1974 Print
    1953 Beaufort
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilmington, including Beaufort, New Hanover County, and others.
  6. 1953 Map of Beaufort, 1983 Print
    1953 Map of Beaufort, 1983 Print
    1953 Beaufort
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilmington, including Beaufort, New Hanover County, and others.
  7. 1954 Map of Beaufort
    1954 Map of Beaufort
    1954 Beaufort
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilmington, including Beaufort, New Hanover County, and others.
  8. 1970 Map of Wilmington, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Wilmington, 1973 Print
    1970 Wilmington
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilmington, including Brunswick County, and others.
  9. 1970 Map of Wilmington, 1980 Print
    1970 Map of Wilmington, 1980 Print
    1970 Wilmington
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilmington, including Brunswick County, and others.
  10. 1970 Map of Wilmington, 1980 Print
    1970 Map of Wilmington, 1980 Print
    1970 Wilmington
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilmington, including Brunswick County, and others.
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