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Old Maps of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

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Ocean Isle Beach, NC maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Shallotte, 1962 Print
    1943 Map of Shallotte, 1962 Print
    1943 Shallotte
    1962 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  4. 1944 Map of Shallotte
    1944 Map of Shallotte
    1944 Shallotte
    1944 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 1950 Map of Shallotte, 1951 Print
    1950 Map of Shallotte, 1951 Print
    1950 Shallotte
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Brunswick County coast comes alive in this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape of tidal inlets and rural settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Mintz Cem, locate the old Prison Camp, and follow the Shallotte River to the Brick Ldg.
  13. 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.
  16. 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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  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 Shallotte, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Shallotte, 1991 Print
    1990 Shallotte
    1991 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coast at the dawn of the 1990s showcases a transition between quiet wetlands and emerging beach communities. Local historians can trace the growth of Shallotte and Ocean Isle Beach while locating family landmarks like Mintz Cemetery and the Union School.
  28. 2010 Map of Shallotte, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Shallotte, 2010 Print
    2010 Shallotte
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Ocean Isle Beach, including Sunset Beach, Shallotte, and other nearby areas
  31. 2011 Map of Shallotte OE S, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Shallotte OE S, 2011 Print
    2011 Shallotte OE S
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Ocean Isle Beach, including Sunset Beach, Brunswick County, and other nearby areas
  34. 2013 Map of Shallotte OE S, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Shallotte OE S, 2013 Print
    2013 Shallotte OE S
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Ocean Isle Beach, including Sunset Beach, Brunswick County, and other nearby areas
  37. 2013 Map of Shallotte, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Shallotte, 2013 Print
    2013 Shallotte
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Ocean Isle Beach, including Sunset Beach, Shallotte, and other nearby areas
  40. 2016 Map of Shallotte OE S, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Shallotte OE S, 2016 Print
    2016 Shallotte OE S
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Ocean Isle Beach, including Sunset Beach, Brunswick County, and other nearby areas
  43. 2016 Map of Shallotte, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Shallotte, 2016 Print
    2016 Shallotte
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Ocean Isle Beach, including Sunset Beach, Shallotte, and other nearby areas
  46. 2019 Map of Shallotte OE S, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Shallotte OE S, 2019 Print
    2019 Shallotte OE S
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Ocean Isle Beach, including Sunset Beach, Brunswick County, and other nearby areas
  49. 2019 Map of Shallotte, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Shallotte, 2019 Print
    2019 Shallotte
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Ocean Isle Beach, including Sunset Beach, Shallotte, and other nearby areas
  52. 2022 Map of Shallotte OE S, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Shallotte OE S, 2022 Print
    2022 Shallotte OE S
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Brunswick County coastline is captured here in the early 2020s, focusing on the barrier islands and maritime waters. You can trace the residential street grids of Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach near the waters of Tubbs Inlet.
  55. 2022 Map of Shallotte, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Shallotte, 2022 Print
    2022 Shallotte
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Brunswick County coast is documented here in the early 2020s, from the inland reaches of the Shallotte River to the barrier islands. You can trace old family burial grounds like Mintz Cem and Register Cem or explore the developed waterfronts of Holden Beach and Sunset Beach.
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