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1950s Maps of Beaufort County, North Carolina

Explore 21 historic maps of Beaufort County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Beaufort County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Beaufort County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Beaufort County, NC maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Vandemere, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Vandemere, 1952 Print
    1950 Vandemere
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pamlico County is captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape shaped by the Bay River and the local timber rail line. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous rural landmarks like Maribel Sch, St Galilee Ch, and the old settlement at Cash Corner.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Lowland, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Lowland, 1952 Print
    1950 Lowland
    1952 Print · USGS
    The remote marshlands of Pamlico County are captured here in the mid-century, centered on the isolated community of Lowland. Researchers can trace old family roots at Watson Cem and locate historic rural congregations such as Antioch Ch and Shiloh Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of South Creek, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of South Creek, 1952 Print
    1950 South Creek
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal Beaufort County at the start of the 1950s reveals a landscape of tidal guts, remote landings, and small rural parishes. Genealogists and local researchers can locate family landmarks such as Alliance Ldg or trace the early boundaries of the Goose Creek State Game Refuge.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Pinetown, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Pinetown, 1952 Print
    1950 Pinetown
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina's timbered lowlands and small rail-side hamlets appear here in the early fifties. Researchers can trace family-named crossroads and rural landmarks such as Everetts Crossroads, Oden Mill, and Rodmans Quarter Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Jones Bay, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Jones Bay, 1952 Print
    1950 Jones Bay
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pamlico County comes alive in this mid-century survey of the waterways and marshes where Hobucken meets the Intracoastal Waterway. Genealogists and historians can trace the US Coast Guard Reservation, the local Cem, and traditional sites like Bills Creek Landing.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1950 Map of Aurora, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Aurora, 1952 Print
    1950 Aurora
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Beaufort County lives at the intersection of the Atlantic Coast Line and the brackish reaches of South Creek. Trace local family history through community anchors like Guilford Station, Peedtown, and Weeping Rachel Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1950 Map of Edward, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Edward, 1953 Print
    1950 Edward
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina's rural interior comes into focus during the early fifties, showing the rail-dependent hamlets of Beaufort and Craven counties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Smyrna Ch, Coxs Crossroads, and the post office at Blounts Creek.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1951 Map of Bunyan, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Bunyan, 1952 Print
    1951 Bunyan
    1952 Print · USGS
    Beaufort County in the early fifties reveals a rural landscape shaped by the vast J & W Dismal Swamp and a network of agrarian crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace old family settlements and rural churches like Douglas Crossroads, Asbury Ch, and Pineygrove.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1951 Map of Bath, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Bath, 1952 Print
    1951 Bath
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Beaufort County waterfront in the early fifties is mapped here with exceptional detail on its historic shoreline and colonial-era outposts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Core Point Chapel, Bayside Sch, and the landings at Hawkins Landing.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1951 Map of Ransomville, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Ransomville, 1953 Print
    1951 Ransomville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Beaufort County in the early fifties shows a landscape of tidal creeks and quiet crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Ransomville, locate Holly Grove Ch, or explore the reaches of Tarkiln Neck.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1951 Map of Pamlico Beach, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Pamlico Beach, 1953 Print
    1951 Pamlico Beach
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Pungo and Pamlico Rivers meet in this early 1950s coastal survey, revealing a landscape of tide-water guts and isolated fishing villages. Researchers can trace family roots in Makleyville or Pamlico Beach and locate landmarks like St Mahala Chapel and Schoolhouse Landing.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1951 Map of Belhaven, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Belhaven, 1953 Print
    1951 Belhaven
    1953 Print · USGS
    The coastal port of Belhaven and the surrounding marshes are shown in detail during the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace old family sites at Hoophole Landing, Haslin Corner, and Leechville, or follow the Norfolk Southern rail line to the water's edge.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1951 Map of Pantego, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Pantego, 1953 Print
    1951 Pantego
    1953 Print · USGS
    The coastal lowlands of Beaufort County come to life in the early fifties, showing a landscape shaped by rail, river, and reclaimed swamp. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Oddfellows Cem, Broad Creek Ch, and the small settlement of Yeatesville.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1951 Map of Hackney, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Hackney, 1953 Print
    1951 Hackney
    1953 Print · USGS
    Eastern North Carolina coastal plains are captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape of pocosin wetlands and drainage canals. Trace rural family roots at Edwards Cem or locate old school sites like Maple Grove Sch and Claybottom Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1951 Map of Ponzer, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Ponzer, 1953 Print
    1951 Ponzer
    1953 Print · USGS
    The coastal marshlands of Hyde County are captured here in the early fifties, showing the interplay between tidal waters and local settlement. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Mt Olive Ch, the Wilkerson Creek Bridge, and the community of Ponzer.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1951 Map of Washington, 1959 Print
    1951 Map of Washington, 1959 Print
    1951 Washington
    1959 Print · USGS
    The riverfront and rail crossroads of eastern North Carolina come alive in the early fifties, showing the growth of WASHINGTON and Chocowinity. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Cedar Grove Cem, Marsden Station, and numerous rural schools and chapels.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1953 Map of Blounts Bay, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Blounts Bay, 1954 Print
    1953 Blounts Bay
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Pamlico River shoreline near Blounts Bay was a landscape of small landings and country chapels in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of communities like Martin or find the sites of St Francis Ch and the Ware Creek Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1953 Map of Rocky Mount, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Rocky Mount, 1964 Print
    1953 Rocky Mount
    1964 Print · USGS
    Eastern North Carolina in the mid-fifties is defined by its deep river basins and the vast wetlands of the Tidewater. Genealogists can trace family roots through hubs like Kinston and New Bern or explore the wilderness of Pettigrew State Park and Lake Mattamuskeet.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1954 Map of Rocky Mount
    1954 Map of Rocky Mount
    1954 Rocky Mount
    1954 Print · USGS
    Eastern North Carolina is mapped in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of sounds, swamps, and steam-era rail lines. Genealogists can trace the rural road networks and rail spurs connecting towns like Tarboro, Greenville, and the remote Columbia.
  58. 1954 Map of Pungo Lake, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Pungo Lake, 1957 Print
    1954 Pungo Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Hyde and Washington counties in the early fifties reveal a landscape defined by water and ridge settlements. Genealogists can trace family access points at Elbow Landing and Davis Landing or find the remote Union Grove settlement.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1954 Map of Pike Road, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Pike Road, 1957 Print
    1954 Pike Road
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina's drainage and swamp lands are seen here in the mid-fifties as engineering transformed the Beaufort and Washington county lines. Researchers can trace the layout of early canal systems like the East Pantego Intercepting Canal and find local landmarks such as Wenona Ch and the Pike Road settlement.
    2 unique versions available
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