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Old Maps of Beaufort, North Carolina

Explore 27 old maps of Beaufort, 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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  1. 1949 Map of Beaufort, 1964 Print
    1949 Map of Beaufort, 1964 Print
    1949 Beaufort
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal Carteret County comes alive in the late 1940s, showing the developing waterfronts of Morehead City and Beaufort. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Bay View Cem, Fort Macon, and the Atlantic and East Carolina rail line.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1949 Map of Williston, 1984 Print
    1949 Map of Williston, 1984 Print
    1949 Williston
    1984 Print · USGS
    The coastal hamlets of eastern North Carolina are captured here in the mid-forties, showing the maritime rhythm of life along Core Sound. Genealogists can trace family roots through the settlements of Otway, Bettie, and Smyrna, and find landmarks like Woodville Church.
  7. 1949 Map of Core Creek, 1984 Print
    1949 Map of Core Creek, 1984 Print
    1949 Core Creek
    1984 Print · USGS
    Coastal Carteret County is mapped here in the mid-twentieth century as the maritime and timber economies shaped the shoreline. Genealogists and local researchers can trace early homesteads and community life through Crab Point Village, Tattles Grove Ch, and the Barge Landing Basin.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1951 Map of Williston
    1951 Map of Williston
    1951 Williston
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal Carteret County is captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape of tidal marshes and established water-side settlements. Genealogists can trace family footprints in Smyrna, Williston, and Bettie, or locate landmarks like Woodville Church and Middens.
  13. 1951 Map of Core Creek
    1951 Map of Core Creek
    1951 Core Creek
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal Carteret County in the early fifties shows a landscape defined by the Intracoastal Waterway and the Croatan National Forest. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Crab Point Village and several country churches, including Live Oak Grove Ch and Freewill Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1951 Map of Beaufort
    1951 Map of Beaufort
    1951 Beaufort
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal Carteret County thrives as a maritime and rail hub in the years following the second World War. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Willis Point and Steep Pines Fork, or locate institutional anchors like U.S. Marine Biological Station.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 1994 Map of Core Creek, 1997 Print
    1994 Map of Core Creek, 1997 Print
    1994 Core Creek
    1997 Print · USGS
    Coastal Carteret County is mapped here in the mid-nineties, showing the critical junction where the Intracoastal Waterway meets the Newport River. Local historians can trace established communities like Crab Point Village and Bayview alongside rural landmarks like Graham Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 2010 Map of Williston, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Williston, 2010 Print
    2010 Williston
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaufort, including Williston, Bettie, and other nearby areas
  40. 2011 Map of Beaufort, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Beaufort, 2011 Print
    2011 Beaufort
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaufort, including Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, and other nearby areas
  43. 2011 Map of Core Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Core Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Core Creek
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaufort, including Morehead City, Crab Point Village, and other nearby areas
  46. 2013 Map of Beaufort, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Beaufort, 2013 Print
    2013 Beaufort
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaufort, including Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, and other nearby areas
  49. 2013 Map of Core Creek, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Core Creek, 2013 Print
    2013 Core Creek
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaufort, including Morehead City, Crab Point Village, and other nearby areas
  52. 2013 Map of Williston, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Williston, 2013 Print
    2013 Williston
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaufort, including Williston, Bettie, and other nearby areas
  55. 2016 Map of Williston, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Williston, 2016 Print
    2016 Williston
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaufort, including Williston, Bettie, and other nearby areas
  58. 2016 Map of Beaufort, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Beaufort, 2016 Print
    2016 Beaufort
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaufort, including Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, and other nearby areas
  61. 2016 Map of Core Creek, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Core Creek, 2016 Print
    2016 Core Creek
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaufort, including Morehead City, Crab Point Village, and other nearby areas
  64. 2019 Map of Core Creek, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Core Creek, 2019 Print
    2019 Core Creek
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaufort, including Morehead City, Crab Point Village, and other nearby areas
  67. 2019 Map of Williston, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Williston, 2019 Print
    2019 Williston
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaufort, including Williston, Bettie, and other nearby areas
  70. 2019 Map of Beaufort, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Beaufort, 2019 Print
    2019 Beaufort
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaufort, including Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, and other nearby areas
  73. 2022 Map of Core Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Core Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Core Creek
    2022 Print · USGS
    Coastal Carteret County is mapped here during a period of modern residential growth alongside protected wilderness and vital maritime channels. Genealogists and researchers can locate landmarks like Hardesty Cemetery Rd and maritime settlements including Crab Point Village and Mill Creek.
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