1970s Maps of Brunswick County, North Carolina

Explore 8 historic maps of Brunswick County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 1970s, 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 1970s, 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.
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Start exploring Brunswick County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Brunswick County, NC maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Kure Beach, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Kure Beach, 1972 Print
    1970 Kure Beach
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Lower Cape Fear region in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by military logistics and coastal history. Researchers can trace the layout of the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point or locate the Fort Fisher State Historic Site and The Rocks along the river.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1970 Map of Cape Fear, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Cape Fear, 1972 Print
    1970 Cape Fear
    1972 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coast at the dawn of the seventies is preserved in this orthophotomap of the Cape Fear point. Maritime historians and researchers can study the intricate Tidal Flat systems, the historic Bald Head Lighthouse, and the reaching Frying Pan Shoals.

  3. 1970 Map of Carolina Beach, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Carolina Beach, 1973 Print
    1970 Carolina Beach
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Cape Fear River and the Atlantic coast meet in this 1970s orthophoto, showing the region during a period of significant military and coastal development. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Freeman Cem or explore the grounds of Orton Plantation and Snows Cut.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1970 Map of Castle Hayne, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Castle Hayne, 1973 Print
    1970 Castle Hayne
    1973 Print · USGS
    The riverfront north of Wilmington comes into focus in the early 1970s as industrial growth meets rural North Carolina. Researchers can trace family roots at Wrightsboro or explore landmarks like St Stanislaus Ch and the New Hanover County Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1970 Map of Wilmington, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Wilmington, 1973 Print
    1970 Wilmington
    1973 Print · USGS
    Wilmington and its busy riverfront appear at a point of significant post-war growth in the early seventies. Trace the industrial footprint of the State Ports Authority, the location of Myrtle Grove, and community hubs like Legion Stadium.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1971 Map of Little River
    1971 Map of Little River
    1971 Little River
    1971 Print · USGS
    The coastal border of South Carolina and North Carolina is captured here in the mid-century, before the rise of major seaside resorts. Trace the maritime history of Little River and the winding reaches of Dunn Sound, The Battery, and the Eden Saltworks Cr.

  7. 1972 Map of Beaufort, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Beaufort, 1975 Print
    1972 Beaufort
    1975 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coast in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by massive military bases and coastal sounds. Trace rural family roots at Sarecta and Catherine Lake or explore the barrier islands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore.

  8. 1974 Map of Georgetown, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Georgetown, 1978 Print
    1974 Georgetown
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Carolina coast and Pee Dee region are shown here in the mid-seventies, just as the Grand Strand was maturing into a premier destination. Researchers can trace the inland rail corridors of the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad or explore the coastal reaches of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and Myrtle Beach State Park.
    2 unique versions available

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