1900s (20th Century) Maps of Bald Head Island, North Carolina

Explore 19 historic maps of Bald Head Island from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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  1. 1942 Map of Cape Fear, 1956 Print
    1942 Map of Cape Fear, 1956 Print
    1942 Cape Fear
    1956 Print · USGS
    Cape Fear and Smith Island are captured here during the early 1940s, serving as a critical coastal outpost. Researchers can trace the wartime infrastructure of the Atlantic coast, from the Cape Fear Lighthouse to the Coast Guard Tower and Signal Mast.

  2. 1946 Map of Southport
    1946 Map of Southport
    1946 Southport
    1946 Print · USGS
    Immediately following the war, this coastal area shows the intersection of maritime defense and river-based commerce. Researchers can trace family landmarks and civic sites like the Brunswick Co Home, Browns Ch, and the grounds of Fort Caswell.

  3. 1946 Map of Snow Marsh
    1946 Map of Snow Marsh
    1946 Snow Marsh
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Lower Cape Fear region just after the war reveals a complex network of maritime defenses and tidal marshes. Researchers can trace the layout of Fort Fisher, locate the Old Lighthouse, and explore the vanished geography of Corncake Inlet.

  4. 1949 Map of Georgetown, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Georgetown, 1953 Print
    1949 Georgetown
    1953 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina coast and North Carolina borderlands appear here in the mid-century, prior to the major modern development of the Grand Strand. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad and locate coastal landmarks from Fort Caswell to McClellanville.

  5. 1967 Map of Georgetown
    1967 Map of Georgetown
    1967 Georgetown
    1967 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry and Grand Strand meet in the late sixties, showcasing a coastal landscape transitioning from river-based industry to seaside tourism. Researchers can trace the Intracoastal Waterway past Georgetown or locate historical sites like Fort Fisher and Murrells Inlet.

  6. 1969 Map of Southport
    1969 Map of Southport
    1969 Southport
    1969 Print · USGS
    The mouth of the Cape Fear River and the surrounding marshes are captured here during a period of transition for coastal North Carolina. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks such as Browns Ch, the Brunswick Co Home, and the grounds of Fort Caswell.

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 1980 Map of Kure Beach, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Kure Beach, 1985 Print
    1980 Kure Beach
    1985 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coast and the mouth of the Cape Fear River appear in vivid detail in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the shifting sands of Smith Island and the intricate tidal waterways of Buzzard Bay and Muddy Slough.

  11. 1980 Map of Cape Fear, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Cape Fear, 1985 Print
    1980 Cape Fear
    1985 Print · USGS
    The tip of the North Carolina coast is captured in the early 1980s via infrared aerial photography. Researchers can trace the natural shoreline of Smith Island and the drainage of Cape Creek near the point of Cape Fear.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1980 Map of Southport, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Southport, 1985 Print
    1980 Southport
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Brunswick County coast comes into focus in the early eighties, showing the transition from historic river ports to growing beach communities. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Yaupon Beach, the fortifications at Fort Caswell, and the waterfront at Southport.

  13. 1984 Map of Cape Fear, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Cape Fear, 1985 Print
    1984 Cape Fear
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Carolina coast at the mouth of the river is captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a mix of strategic military sites and barrier island geography. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point and the grounds of the Fort Fisher State Historic Site.

  14. 1986 Map of Myrtle Beach
    1986 Map of Myrtle Beach
    1986 Myrtle Beach
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Grand Strand and Brunswick County coast are captured in the mid-eighties before the late-century development boom. Researchers can trace the footprint of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base and old coastal settlements like Atlantic Beach and Socastee.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 1997 Map of Kure Beach, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Kure Beach, 1999 Print
    1997 Kure Beach
    1999 Print · USGS
    The Lower Cape Fear shoreline comes into focus here in the late twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by strategic military installations and coastal preservation. Researchers can trace the complex wetlands of Snows Marsh, the terminal at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, and the grounds of the Fort Fisher State Historic Site.

  19. 1999 Map of Cape Fear, 2001 Print
    1999 Map of Cape Fear, 2001 Print
    1999 Cape Fear
    2001 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina at the close of the century reveals the delicate marshlands and maritime settlements surrounding the state's southern tip. Trace the grounds of the Bald Head Lighthouse and the shifting seafloor of the Frying Pan Shoals.

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