1940s Maps of Cape Carteret, North Carolina

Explore 2 historic maps of Cape Carteret from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Cape Carteret's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Cape Carteret's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Cape Carteret, NC maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Swansboro
    1942 Map of Swansboro
    1942 Swansboro
    1942 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coast during the early 1940s reveals a world of intricate waterways and family-named landings before mid-century development. Genealogists and historians can trace old sites like Snead Ferry, Willis Landing, and the inland hub of Whitehouse Forks.

  2. 1948 Map of Swansboro
    1948 Map of Swansboro
    1948 Swansboro
    1948 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina's maritime character is preserved here in the late 1940s, centered on the historic waterfront at Swansboro. Researchers can trace the legacy of tidal commerce through numerous family-named sites like Willis Landing and Great Neck Landing.

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