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Old Maps of Long Beach, Oak Island

Explore 10 old maps of Long Beach, spanning from 1946 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Long Beach, Oak Island maps

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  1. 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.
  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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
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  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 2022 Map of Southport, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Southport, 2022 Print
    2022 Southport
    2022 Print · USGS
    Coastal Brunswick County comes into focus in this contemporary study of the Cape Fear estuary and its barrier islands. Researchers can trace family history through the Old Smithville Burying Ground and explore the grounds of Fort Caswell.
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