Old Maps of Long Beach, Oak Island for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 14 historic maps of Long Beach. 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.
- Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
- Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.
Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Long Beach.
Long Beach, Oak Island maps
(14)- 1946 Map of Southport1946 Southport1946 Print · USGSImmediately 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.
- 1949 Map of Georgetown, 1953 Print1949 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.
- 1967 Map of Georgetown1967 Georgetown1967 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1969 Map of Southport1969 Southport1969 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1974 Map of Georgetown, 1978 Print1974 Georgetown1978 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1980 Map of Southport, 1985 Print1980 Southport1985 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1986 Map of Myrtle Beach1986 Myrtle Beach1986 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1990 Map of Myrtle Beach1990 Myrtle Beach1990 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1990 Map of Southport, 1991 Print1990 Southport1991 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 2010 Map of Southport, 2010 Print2010 Southport2010 Print · USGSCoastal Brunswick County comes into focus in the early twenty-first century as maritime traditions meet modern residential growth. Researchers can trace military and navigational history from Fort Caswell and the Oak Island Lighthouse to the grounds of Smith Cemetery.
- 2013 Map of Southport, 2013 Print2013 Southport2013 Print · USGSThe Cape Fear coast at the start of the 2010s reveals a blend of historic maritime legacy and modern growth. Trace the shoreline from Fort Caswell and the Oak Island Lighthouse to the expanding neighborhoods of Long Beach and Saint James.
- 2016 Map of Southport, 2016 Print2016 Southport2016 Print · USGSThe coastal reach of Brunswick County comes into focus in the mid-2010s, showing the intersection of historic river ports and modern beach communities. Researchers can trace the layout of Southport and Oak Island alongside landmarks like Fort Caswell and Bethel Cemetery.
- 2019 Map of Southport, 2019 Print2019 Southport2019 Print · USGSThe Cape Fear River mouth and Brunswick County coastline are captured here in the late twenty-tens, showing the historic port of Southport and the barrier island communities. Genealogists can locate numerous local burial sites, such as the Old Smithville Burying Ground, John N Smith Cem, and Potter's Field Cem.
- 2022 Map of Southport, 2022 Print2022 Southport2022 Print · USGSCoastal 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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