1990s Maps of North Carolina

Explore 368 historic maps of North Carolina from the 1990s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1990s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how North Carolina's landscape evolved across the 1990s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1990s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring North Carolina's history through authentic maps from the 1990s. This is your window into the past.


North Carolina maps

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  1. 1990 Map of Morehead City
    1990 Map of Morehead City
    1990 Morehead City
    1990 Print · USGS
    Coastal Carteret County at the start of the nineties reveals a landscape balanced between military installations and expansive national seashores. Trace the shoreline from Cherry Point down to the Lighthouse at Cape Lookout and the historic streets of Beaufort.

  2. 1990 Map of Myrtle Beach
    1990 Map of Myrtle Beach
    1990 Myrtle Beach
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Grand Strand and the North Carolina borderlands are captured here in the decade before the base closure. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach alongside rural landmarks like Star Bluff Crossroads and Fort Caswell.

  3. 1990 Map of Virginia Beach
    1990 Map of Virginia Beach
    1990 Virginia Beach
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and North Carolina coastline in the early nineties showcases a landscape of naval installations and protected wildlife corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Virginia Beach alongside older communities like Dawley Corners and Sigma.

  4. 1990 Map of Wilmington
    1990 Map of Wilmington
    1990 Wilmington
    1990 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coast in the early nineties reveals a landscape defined by the convergence of the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic shore. Genealogists and historians can trace suburban growth and maritime infrastructure from the inland Kendall Chapel to coastal hubs like Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach.

  5. 1990 Map of Cape Fear
    1990 Map of Cape Fear
    1990 Cape Fear
    1990 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coastline at the decade's opening reveals a landscape of strategic military installations and barrier islands. Trace the maritime geography of the Cape Fear River, Bald Head Island, and Fort Fisher Air Force Sta.

  6. 1990 Map of Exum
    1990 Map of Exum
    1990 Exum
    1990 Print · USGS
    This coastal North Carolina interior was still a landscape of vast wetlands and scattered settlements in the 1990s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Exum and Makatoka, or find rural landmarks like St Matthew Ch and Griffin Cem.

  7. 1990 Map of Whiteville
    1990 Map of Whiteville
    1990 Whiteville
    1990 Print · USGS
    Southeastern North Carolina and the South Carolina borderlands appear in the late twentieth century, showing a landscape of river-swamps and tobacco towns. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Mount Olive Ch, the Seaboard Coast Line RR, and rural centers like Tabor City.

  8. 1990 Map of Emporia
    1990 Map of Emporia
    1990 Emporia
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Southside Virginia borderlands are captured here in the late twentieth century, showing the critical rail and river networks of the region. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through rural communities like Alberta, Boykins, and Dolphin along the Meherrin River.

  9. 1990 Map of Calabash, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Calabash, 1991 Print
    1990 Calabash
    1991 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coast at the turn of the nineties reveals a landscape of quiet crossroads and expanding waterfront communities. Researchers can trace family history through Old Shallotte, Hickmans Crossroads, and numerous burial sites like Manley Bennett Cem.

  10. 1990 Map of Juniper Creek, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Juniper Creek, 1991 Print
    1990 Juniper Creek
    1991 Print · USGS
    The coastal lowlands of Columbus County were captured in the early nineties, revealing a landscape defined by the vast Green Swamp and its surrounding ridges. Genealogists can trace small crossroads like Clewis Corner or search for family landmarks at Cox Ridge and Myrtle Head.

  11. 1990 Map of Pireway, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Pireway, 1991 Print
    1990 Pireway
    1991 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain wetlands and small rural settlements define this borderland region in the early nineties. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like Butler Crossroads, Nakina High Sch, and the Marlowe Cem near the Waccamaw River.

  12. 1990 Map of Honey Island, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Honey Island, 1991 Print
    1990 Honey Island
    1991 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina's lowlands appear in detail in 1990, showing a landscape of savannas and wetlands on the Columbus County line. Genealogists and local historians can locate the settlement of Prosper, the Riegel Lookout Tower, and family landmarks like Honey Island.

  13. 1990 Map of Southport, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Southport, 1991 Print
    1990 Southport
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Brunswick County coast in the late eighties shows a dynamic mix of military heritage and beach community growth. Researchers can trace the development of Southport and Long Beach or locate family landmarks like St Peters Ch and Bethel Cem.

  14. 1990 Map of Freeland, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Freeland, 1991 Print
    1990 Freeland
    1991 Print · USGS
    Coastal plains and dense riverine wetlands dominate this Brunswick and Columbus County borderland during the late twentieth century. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Regan-Stanley Cem, Mt Zion Ch, and the settlement of New Britton.

  15. 1990 Map of Supply, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Supply, 1991 Print
    1990 Supply
    1991 Print · USGS
    Coastal Brunswick County in the late eighties reveals a landscape transitioning from the wild Green Swamp to the growing community center of Supply. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Prospect Cem and Galloway Cem, or trace the winding course of the Lockwoods Folly River.

  16. 1990 Map of Raleigh, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Raleigh, 1991 Print
    1990 Raleigh
    1991 Print · USGS
    Greater Raleigh and the Research Triangle entered a period of significant suburban growth during the 1990s. Researchers can trace the development of towns like Fuquay-Varina and Wake Forest or locate landmarks such as the State Prison and Harris Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1990 Map of Shallotte, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Shallotte, 1991 Print
    1990 Shallotte
    1991 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coast at the dawn of the 1990s showcases a transition between quiet wetlands and emerging beach communities. Local historians can trace the growth of Shallotte and Ocean Isle Beach while locating family landmarks like Mintz Cemetery and the Union School.

  18. 1990 Map of Lewis Swamp, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Lewis Swamp, 1991 Print
    1990 Lewis Swamp
    1991 Print · USGS
    Coastal Brunswick and Columbus counties are captured here in the early nineties, revealing a landscape defined by the vast Green Swamp and rural crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Rabontown, Flowers Corner, and Christian Hope Ch.

  19. 1990 Map of Old Dock, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Old Dock, 1991 Print
    1990 Old Dock
    1991 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Columbus County in the early 1990s was a landscape defined by its deep swamp systems and river life. Researchers can trace family sites and local centers like Old Dock, Palmyra Ch, and the Old Dock Sch.

  20. 1990 Map of Little River, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Little River, 1991 Print
    1990 Little River
    1991 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina and North Carolina borderlands come alive in the early nineties, showcasing the coastal transition between Little River and Sunset Beach. Local researchers can trace the developed waterfronts of North Myrtle Beach and the shifting sands of Waties Island.

  21. 1990 Map of Lockwoods Folly, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Lockwoods Folly, 1991 Print
    1990 Lockwoods Folly
    1991 Print · USGS
    Coastal Brunswick County is captured in the late twentieth century as traditional river life met the rising tide of beach development. Trace the history of older communities like Varnamtown or search for family roots near Zion Hill Ch and Mercer Landing.

  22. 1990 Map of Winnabow, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Winnabow, 1991 Print
    1990 Winnabow
    1991 Print · USGS
    Coastal Brunswick County comes into focus in this late-century survey of the terrain surrounding Town Creek and Leland. Researchers can trace old transportation routes and community landmarks like the Old Railroad Grade, Winnabow Airport, and Damascus Rd Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1990 Map of Funston, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Funston, 1991 Print
    1990 Funston
    1991 Print · USGS
    Brunswick County at the start of the nineties reveals a landscape of growing residential developments and coastal defense. Researchers can trace family sites at Lebanon Ch and Funston or locate the sprawling Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point.

  24. 1990 Map of Longs, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Longs, 1991 Print
    1990 Longs
    1991 Print · USGS
    Coastal plains and river wetlands define the border of North and South Carolina in the late twentieth century. Genealogists and researchers can trace the locations of Worthams Ferry, numerous family cemeteries like Butler Cem, and rural hubs such as Longs and Brooksville.

  25. 1990 Map of Holden Beach, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Holden Beach, 1991 Print
    1990 Holden Beach
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Brunswick County coast in the early nineties shows a landscape of developing beach communities and quiet inland settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landmarks like Sabbath Home Ch, Varnamtown, and the old site of Holden Ferry.

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