1950s Maps of Brunswick County, North Carolina

Explore 12 historic maps of Brunswick 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 Brunswick 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.
  • 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 Brunswick County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Brunswick County, NC maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Winnabow
    1950 Map of Winnabow
    1950 Winnabow
    1950 Print · USGS
    Coastal Brunswick County is shown here during a mid-century period of shifting transit as rail service was winding down. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Dora Benton Cem, Easy Hill, and the Wayside Church near Winnabow.

  2. 1950 Map of Shallotte, 1951 Print
    1950 Map of Shallotte, 1951 Print
    1950 Shallotte
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Brunswick County coast comes alive in this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape of tidal inlets and rural settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Mintz Cem, locate the old Prison Camp, and follow the Shallotte River to the Brick Ldg.

  3. 1950 Map of Supply, 1951 Print
    1950 Map of Supply, 1951 Print
    1950 Supply
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal Brunswick County in the mid-century is defined by its vast swamp networks and isolated rural settlements. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and community hubs like Prospect Church, the Royal Oak School, and the historic Old Tram Road.

  4. 1953 Map of Little River
    1953 Map of Little River
    1953 Little River
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Carolinas border region near Little River appears here in the mid-twentieth century as a landscape of shifting inlets and tidal sounds. Genealogists and coastal historians can trace the early road to The Battery, the location of Horse Ford, and the wild reaches of Waiter Island.

  5. 1953 Map of Longs
    1953 Map of Longs
    1953 Longs
    1953 Print · USGS
    Horry County at the mid-century was a landscape of winding river swamps and quiet crossroads settlements along the North Carolina border. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through Butler Cem, Worthams Ferry, and the Olyphic PO.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of Calabash
    1953 Map of Calabash
    1953 Calabash
    1953 Print · USGS
    The coastal borderlands of North and South Carolina are frozen in time just after the war, showing the area as it transitioned into the mid-century. Researchers can trace the layout of early settlements like Calabash and Thomasboro or locate rural landmarks such as Philadelphia Wesley Church and the La Savannah Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1953 Map of Pireway
    1953 Map of Pireway
    1953 Pireway
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina near the South Carolina border was a landscape of intricate wetlands and small farmsteads in the early 1950s. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the locations of Dothans Sch, the Riverside Ch, and the remote community of Bughill.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1953 Map of Florence, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Florence, 1964 Print
    1953 Florence
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Carolina borderlands in the mid-fifties were a landscape of vast river swamps and rising rail towns. Trace the legacy of the Seaboard Air Line through Florence or explore the wetlands surrounding Lake Waccamaw and the Green Swamp.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1953 Map of Beaufort, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Beaufort, 1965 Print
    1953 Beaufort
    1965 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coastline in the mid-fifties reveals an era of massive military expansion alongside traditional maritime life. Genealogists can trace family names and small settlements from Sealevel to Sneads Ferry or locate landmarks like Fort Macon.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1954 Map of Florence
    1954 Map of Florence
    1954 Florence
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Carolinas borderlands come alive in the early fifties, showing the vital rail-and-river networks of the coastal plain. Genealogists can trace family footprints across the Green Swamp or through settlements like Red Springs, Chadbourn, and McColl.

  11. 1954 Map of Beaufort
    1954 Map of Beaufort
    1954 Beaufort
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of strategic military installations, sprawling wetlands, and thriving rail towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Wilmington, the rural reaches of Duplin County, and shoreline landmarks like Cape Lookout and Carolina Beach.

  12. 1954 Map of Acme, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Acme, 1957 Print
    1954 Acme
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina river life in the mid-fifties centered on the confluence of the Cape Fear and the Black River. Genealogists can trace family names at Still Bluff and Maultbys Point, or locate the historic Lincoln High Sch and Farmers Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

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