1980s Maps of Carteret County, North Carolina

Explore 5 historic maps of Carteret County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Carteret County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Carteret County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Carteret County, NC maps

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  1. 1984 Map of Hadnot Creek
    1984 Map of Hadnot Creek
    1984 Hadnot Creek
    1984 Print · USGS
    The coastal forest and wetlands of Carteret and Jones counties are captured here in the mid-1980s. Local researchers can trace the drainages of the White Oak River and locate small family cemeteries near Hadnot Creek and Wolf Swamp.

  2. 1984 Map of Stella
    1984 Map of Stella
    1984 Stella
    1984 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina river life and military borders intersect in the 1980s along the winding White Oak River. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like Silverdale, Davis Chapel, and the riverside community of Stella.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1985 Map of Morehead City
    1985 Map of Morehead City
    1985 Morehead City
    1985 Print · USGS
    Coastal Carteret County in the 1980s reveals a transition from military installations and industrial hubs to protected wilderness along the Outer Banks. Researchers can trace the development of Morehead City and Beaufort or explore the remote stretches of Shackleford Banks and Harkers Island.

  4. 1985 Map of Bayboro, 1990 Print
    1985 Map of Bayboro, 1990 Print
    1985 Bayboro
    1990 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pamlico and Beaufort counties are shown in the mid-eighties as a maritime landscape of protected wetlands and river-mouth settlements. Researchers can trace the layout of waterfront towns like Oriental, Bayboro, and the historic village of Bath amidst the Pamlico Sound.

  5. 1986 Map of New River
    1986 Map of New River
    1986 New River
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal Onslow County in the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by military expansion and the preserved wetlands of the Carolina coast. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Jacksonville and small outlying communities like Richlands and Swansboro.

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