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Old Maps of Sunset Beach, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 36 historic maps of Sunset Beach. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Sunset Beach, NC maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Little River
    1943 Map of Little River
    1943 Little River
    1943 Print · USGS
    The coastal border between Horry County and Brunswick County is captured here in the early 1940s, highlighting a landscape of tidal marshes and barrier islands. Researchers can trace the early layout of Little River and find landmarks like The Battery, Goat Island, and Futch Beach.
  4. 1943 Map of Calabash
    1943 Map of Calabash
    1943 Calabash
    1943 Print · USGS
    The coastal borderlands of North Carolina and South Carolina are captured here during the early forties, showing a landscape of dense swamps and timber bays. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Philadelphia Wesley Church, Hickmans Crossroads, and the school at La Savannah Sch.
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 1953 Map of Little River
    1953 Map of Little River
    1953 Little River
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Carolinas border region near Little River appears here in the mid-twentieth century as a landscape of shifting inlets and tidal sounds. Genealogists and coastal historians can trace the early road to The Battery, the location of Horse Ford, and the wild reaches of Waiter Island.
  22. 1953 Map of Calabash
    1953 Map of Calabash
    1953 Calabash
    1953 Print · USGS
    The coastal borderlands of North and South Carolina are frozen in time just after the war, showing the area as it transitioned into the mid-century. Researchers can trace the layout of early settlements like Calabash and Thomasboro or locate rural landmarks such as Philadelphia Wesley Church and the La Savannah Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 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.
  28. 1971 Map of Little River
    1971 Map of Little River
    1971 Little River
    1971 Print · USGS
    The coastal border of South Carolina and North Carolina is captured here in the mid-century, before the rise of major seaside resorts. Trace the maritime history of Little River and the winding reaches of Dunn Sound, The Battery, and the Eden Saltworks Cr.
  31. 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.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 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.
  37. 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.
  40. 1990 Map of Calabash, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Calabash, 1991 Print
    1990 Calabash
    1991 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coast at the turn of the nineties reveals a landscape of quiet crossroads and expanding waterfront communities. Researchers can trace family history through Old Shallotte, Hickmans Crossroads, and numerous burial sites like Manley Bennett Cem.
  43. 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.
  46. 1990 Map of Little River, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Little River, 1991 Print
    1990 Little River
    1991 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina and North Carolina borderlands come alive in the early nineties, showcasing the coastal transition between Little River and Sunset Beach. Local researchers can trace the developed waterfronts of North Myrtle Beach and the shifting sands of Waties Island.
  49. 2010 Map of Shallotte, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Shallotte, 2010 Print
    2010 Shallotte
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sunset Beach, including Shallotte, Holden Beach, and other nearby areas
  52. 2011 Map of Shallotte OE S, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Shallotte OE S, 2011 Print
    2011 Shallotte OE S
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Sunset Beach, including Ocean Isle Beach, Brunswick County, and other nearby areas
  55. 2011 Map of Little River, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Little River, 2011 Print
    2011 Little River
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Sunset Beach, including North Myrtle Beach, Little River, and other nearby areas
  58. 2011 Map of Calabash, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Calabash, 2011 Print
    2011 Calabash
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Sunset Beach, including Carolina Shores, Calabash, and other nearby areas
  61. 2013 Map of Shallotte OE S, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Shallotte OE S, 2013 Print
    2013 Shallotte OE S
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Sunset Beach, including Ocean Isle Beach, Brunswick County, and other nearby areas
  64. 2013 Map of Calabash, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Calabash, 2013 Print
    2013 Calabash
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Sunset Beach, including Carolina Shores, Calabash, and other nearby areas
  67. 2013 Map of Shallotte, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Shallotte, 2013 Print
    2013 Shallotte
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Sunset Beach, including Shallotte, Holden Beach, and other nearby areas
  70. 2014 Map of Little River, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Little River, 2014 Print
    2014 Little River
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Sunset Beach, including North Myrtle Beach, Little River, and other nearby areas
  73. 2016 Map of Shallotte OE S, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Shallotte OE S, 2016 Print
    2016 Shallotte OE S
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Sunset Beach, including Ocean Isle Beach, Brunswick County, and other nearby areas
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