1940s Maps of Belville, North Carolina

Explore 4 historic maps of Belville from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Belville's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Belville's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Belville, NC maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Wilmington
    1942 Map of Wilmington
    1942 Wilmington
    1942 Print · USGS
    Wilmington and its coastal sounds are shown during the early years of the war, when the riverfront and beach communities were expanding. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Everett Creek, the riverside Ruins Anderson Landing, and the seaside Seabreeze resort.

  2. 1943 Map of Winnabow, 1962 Print
    1943 Map of Winnabow, 1962 Print
    1943 Winnabow
    1962 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina's rural interior comes into focus here during the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by timber, swamps, and small community hubs. Researchers can trace family history through old landmarks like Bell Swamp Sch, Benton Cem, and the Abandoned Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1944 Map of Winnabow
    1944 Map of Winnabow
    1944 Winnabow
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Brunswick County is captured here during the mid-forties, showing a landscape defined by tidewater creeks and rural crossroads. Researchers can trace family sites and local landmarks like Winnabow School, Nelson Cem, and the discontinued Wilmington Brunswick and Southern railroad.

  4. 1948 Map of Wilmington
    1948 Map of Wilmington
    1948 Wilmington
    1948 Print · USGS
    Wilmington and the New Hanover coast are captured here in the late 1940s, as the region's river-based industry and beach communities began their post-war expansion. Researchers can trace historical sites from the Ruins Anderson Landing to urban landmarks like Union Station and Customs House.
    2 unique versions available

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