Old Maps of Cape Lookout, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 7 historic maps of Cape Lookout. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Cape Lookout.


Cape Lookout, NC maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Cape Lookout
    1951 Map of Cape Lookout
    1951 Cape Lookout
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Outer Banks come into sharp focus in the early fifties, centering on the vital maritime outpost of Cape Lookout. Trace the position of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, the U. S. Coast Guard Sta Radio Towers, and the isolated landmarks of Core Banks.

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 2022 Map of Cape Lookout, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Cape Lookout, 2022 Print
    2022 Cape Lookout
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Southern Outer Banks of North Carolina appear here in their modern form within the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Researchers can trace the fragile barrier island geography from Power Squadron Spit to the historic structures at Cape Lookout.

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