Historical Maps of Surf City, North Carolina

What stories do these 13 old maps tell about Surf City'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 Surf City's history through maps:

  • Trace Surf City'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 Surf City's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Surf City, NC maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Topsail
    1942 Map of Topsail
    1942 Topsail
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Surf City, including Pender County, New Hanover County, and others.

  2. 1948 Map of Topsail
    1948 Map of Topsail
    1948 Topsail
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Surf City, including Pender County, New Hanover County, and others.

  3. 1948 Map of Topsail
    1948 Map of Topsail
    1948 Topsail
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Surf City, including Pender County, New Hanover County, and others.

  4. 1953 Map of Beaufort, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Beaufort, 1965 Print
    1953 Beaufort
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Surf City, 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 Surf City, 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 Surf City, including Beaufort, New Hanover County, and others.

  7. 1954 Map of Beaufort
    1954 Map of Beaufort
    1954 Beaufort
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Surf City, including Beaufort, New Hanover County, and others.

  8. 1970 Map of Holly Ridge, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Holly Ridge, 1973 Print
    1970 Holly Ridge
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Surf City, including Holly Ridge, Pender County, and others.

  9. 1972 Map of Beaufort, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Beaufort, 1975 Print
    1972 Beaufort
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Surf City, including Beaufort, New Hanover County, and others.

  10. 1980 Map of Holly Ridge, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Holly Ridge, 1985 Print
    1980 Holly Ridge
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Surf City, including Holly Ridge, Pender County, and others.

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