Old Maps of Atlantic, North Carolina

Explore 8 old maps of Atlantic, spanning from 1949 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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Atlantic, NC maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Atlantic, 1972 Print
    1949 Map of Atlantic, 1972 Print
    1949 Atlantic
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Carteret County coast in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of isolated marshland settlements and expanding military airfields. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites like Gilgo Cem or Roe School and locate the early layout of Atlantic Field.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Atlantic
    1951 Map of Atlantic
    1951 Atlantic
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal Carteret County at the start of the fifties shows a resilient maritime landscape of island settlements and shifting inlets. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Gigo Cem, the Roe School, and remote fishing outposts at Ira Morris Camp.

  3. 1953 Map of Beaufort, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Beaufort, 1965 Print
    1953 Beaufort
    1965 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coastline in the mid-fifties reveals an era of massive military expansion alongside traditional maritime life. Genealogists can trace family names and small settlements from Sealevel to Sneads Ferry or locate landmarks like Fort Macon.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Beaufort
    1954 Map of Beaufort
    1954 Beaufort
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of strategic military installations, sprawling wetlands, and thriving rail towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Wilmington, the rural reaches of Duplin County, and shoreline landmarks like Cape Lookout and Carolina Beach.

  5. 1972 Map of Beaufort, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Beaufort, 1975 Print
    1972 Beaufort
    1975 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coast in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by massive military bases and coastal sounds. Trace rural family roots at Sarecta and Catherine Lake or explore the barrier islands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore.

  6. 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.

  7. 1990 Map of Morehead City
    1990 Map of Morehead City
    1990 Morehead City
    1990 Print · USGS
    Coastal Carteret County at the start of the nineties reveals a landscape balanced between military installations and expansive national seashores. Trace the shoreline from Cherry Point down to the Lighthouse at Cape Lookout and the historic streets of Beaufort.

  8. 2022 Map of Atlantic, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Atlantic, 2022 Print
    2022 Atlantic
    2022 Print · USGS
    The coastal waters of Core Sound and West Bay define this Carteret County landscape in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the maritime footprint of Atlantic and Lola, or locate family sites at Atlantic Cem and the Lupton Cemetery.

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