1950s Maps of Gilead, North Carolina

Explore 3 historic maps of Gilead 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 Gilead'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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Gilead's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Gilead, NC maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

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