Old Maps of Northwest, North Carolina for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 20 historic maps of Northwest. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Northwest.
Northwest, NC maps
(20)- 1953 Map of Florence, 1964 Print
1953 Florence1964 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1954 Map of Florence
1954 Florence1954 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1954 Map of Acme, 1957 Print
1954 Acme1957 Print · USGSCoastal 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 - 1980 Map of Acme, 1985 Print
1980 Acme1985 Print · USGSCoastal North Carolina industrial and rail corridors are captured in this early 1980s infrared survey of the lower Cape Fear region. Researchers can trace the development of Riegelwood and the historic railway hamlets of Delco, Acme, and Maco. - 1980 Map of Leland, 1985 Print
1980 Leland1985 Print · USGSCoastal Brunswick County is captured in the early eighties as its riverfront towns began to expand near the Cape Fear. Genealogists and local historians can locate early settlements like Phoenix and Malmo or trace the winding course of Hood Creek. - 1984 Map of Acme
1984 Acme1984 Print · USGSCoastal North Carolina settlements at the confluence of three counties are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Sykes Cemetery, Farmers Chapel, and the Acme-Delco School. - 1984 Map of Leland
1984 Leland1984 Print · USGSCoastal Brunswick County in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of industrial expansion alongside ancient river systems. Genealogists and historians can trace rail history at Davis Yard or locate rural landmarks like Hooper Chapel and Lincoln Sch.2 unique versions available - 1986 Map of Whiteville
1986 Whiteville1986 Print · USGSSoutheastern North Carolina and the South Carolina borderlands are captured here in the mid-1980s as a landscape of vast swamps and rail towns. Researchers can trace historic rail routes through Chadbourn, locate the namesake Lake Waccamaw, and explore family-named sites like Peacocks. - 1990 Map of Whiteville
1990 Whiteville1990 Print · USGSSoutheastern North Carolina and the South Carolina borderlands appear in the late twentieth century, showing a landscape of river-swamps and tobacco towns. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Mount Olive Ch, the Seaboard Coast Line RR, and rural centers like Tabor City. - 1997 Map of Leland, 2001 Print
1997 Leland2001 Print · USGSCoastal North Carolina river life meets industrial growth in the 1990s as the Cape Fear River meanders through Brunswick County. Researchers can trace historic river landings like Peachtree Landing alongside community hubs like Phoenix, the Lincoln Sch, and New Hope Ch. - 2010 Map of Acme, 2010 Print
2010 Acme2010 Print · USGSThe riverfront and wetlands of southeastern North Carolina come into focus here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local genealogy through numerous burial sites like Sykes Cemetery or Rogers Cemetery and locate river landings such as Pridgeons Landing. - 2011 Map of Leland, 2011 Print
2011 Leland2011 Print · USGSCoastal North Carolina's riverine landscape comes into focus in this early 21st-century survey of the Leland and Navassa areas. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Cedar Hill Cemetery, Richards Crossing, and the various landings along the Cope Fear River. - 2013 Map of Acme, 2013 Print
2013 Acme2013 Print · USGSCoastal North Carolina settlements like New Berlin and Riegelwood sit alongside the Cape Fear River in this 2013 survey. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Delco Cemetery Rd and the landings at Neils Eddy Landing. - 2013 Map of Leland, 2013 Print
2013 Leland2013 Print · USGSCoastal Brunswick County near the Cape Fear River is documented here in the early twenty-first century as the region balanced industrial growth with its riverine roots. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Davis Yard, the river landing at Peachtree Landing, and settlements such as Phoenix and Navassa. - 2016 Map of Acme, 2016 Print
2016 Acme2016 Print · USGSCoastal North Carolina at the intersection of three counties reveals a landscape of river lowlands and swampy savannas. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family burial sites like Sykes Cem and Wells Cem near the Cape Fear River. - 2016 Map of Leland, 2016 Print
2016 Leland2016 Print · USGSCoastal Brunswick County is revealed at a time of suburban growth and industrial transport in the mid-2010s. Researchers can locate family heritage sites like Williams Cem and Robinson Gem alongside the historic CSX rail line and Cape Fear River. - 2019 Map of Leland, 2019 Print
2019 Leland2019 Print · USGSCoastal Brunswick County comes alive in this modern survey of the river confluences and growing rail corridors. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous local landmarks like Mulberry Cem, Robinson Cem, and the community of Cedar Hill. - 2019 Map of Acme, 2019 Print
2019 Acme2019 Print · USGSCoastal plain settlements and the edge of the Green Swamp define this portion of Brunswick and Columbus counties in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace family history through several rural burial grounds such as Atkinson Cem and Chinnis Cem near the Cape Fear River lowlands. - 2022 Map of Leland, 2022 Print
2022 Leland2022 Print · USGSThe coastal lowlands west of Wilmington are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the meeting of the Cape Fear River and Black River. Genealogists can trace local landmarks like Rhyne Grave, Cedar Hill Cem, and the communities of Phoenix and Navassa. - 2022 Map of Acme, 2022 Print
2022 Acme2022 Print · USGSBrunswick and Columbus counties come together in this early twenty-first-century survey of the North Carolina coastal plain. Researchers can locate several family burial grounds including Skipper Cem and Atkinson Cem alongside settlements like Acme and Delco.
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