1940s Maps of Holden Beach, North Carolina
Explore 6 historic maps of Holden Beach 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 Holden Beach's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.
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Start exploring Holden Beach's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
Holden Beach, NC maps
(6)- 1943 Map of Holden Beach, 1962 Print
1943 Holden Beach1962 Print · USGSCoastal Brunswick County is captured here in the 1940s, showing the quiet marshlands and river necks before significant shoreline development. Researchers can trace the roots of the barrier island at Holden Beach and find inland sites like Sivey Town and Sabbath Haven Ch. - 1943 Map of Lockwoods Folly, 1962 Print
1943 Lockwoods Folly1962 Print · USGSCoastal Brunswick County is shown here during the early 1940s, when the shoreline was defined by quiet landings and maritime forest. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and old settlements like Varnum Town, Dixon Chapel, and Holden Beach. - 1943 Map of Shallotte, 1962 Print
1943 Shallotte1962 Print · USGSThe Brunswick County coast in the 1940s reveals a quiet network of tidal sounds and timberlands before modern development. Genealogists can trace family sites like Russtown, Register Cem, and local landmarks such as Brick Landing and Mintz Dam. - 1944 Map of Lockwoods Folly
1944 Lockwoods Folly1944 Print · USGSThe Brunswick County coast during the 1940s reveals a landscape of tidal marshes and quiet river landings before the era of modern development. Trace the maritime history of Varnum Town and follow family-named landmarks like Gores Ldg and the uniquely named Half Hell Road. - 1944 Map of Shallotte
1944 Shallotte1944 Print · USGSThe Brunswick County coast comes alive in the 1940s, showing the intricate tidal networks and small communities of the North Carolina shore. Trace local heritage through landmarks like Russtown, the Brunswick Co School, and the Coast Guard Station at the inlet. - 1949 Map of Georgetown, 1953 Print
1949 Georgetown1953 Print · USGSThe 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.
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