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Old Maps of Morehead City, North Carolina

Explore 28 old maps of Morehead City, 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 Mansfield, 1984 Print
    1949 Map of Mansfield, 1984 Print
    1949 Mansfield
    1984 Print · USGS
    Coastal Carteret County comes alive in this mid-century survey as Morehead City and Mansfield grow alongside the Bogue Sound. Genealogists and historians can trace mainland landmarks like St Marks Chapel or early development on the banks at Atlantic Beach.
  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 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
  13. 1951 Map of Peltier Creek
    1951 Map of Peltier Creek
    1951 Peltier Creek
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal Carteret County in the early fifties reveals a landscape of maritime forests and quiet railroad hamlets before the boom of modern beach development. Trace the early footprints of Morehead City Airport and Camp Morehead, or locate family sites near Wildwood and St Marks Chapel.
    2 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. 1994 Map of Mansfield, 1997 Print
    1994 Map of Mansfield, 1997 Print
    1994 Mansfield
    1997 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coast in the mid-1990s reveals a landscape defined by the busy Bogue Sound and the growth of its barrier islands. Researchers can trace the rail line of the Atlantic and East Carolina through Mansfield or locate landmarks like St Marks Chapel and the N C Marine Resources Center.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 2011 Map of Beaufort, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Beaufort, 2011 Print
    2011 Beaufort
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Morehead City, including Atlantic Beach, Lenoxville, 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 Morehead City, including Crab Point Village, North River, and other nearby areas
  46. 2011 Map of Mansfield, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Mansfield, 2011 Print
    2011 Mansfield
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Morehead City, including Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, and other nearby areas
  49. 2013 Map of Mansfield, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mansfield, 2013 Print
    2013 Mansfield
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Morehead City, including Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, and other nearby areas
  52. 2013 Map of Beaufort, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Beaufort, 2013 Print
    2013 Beaufort
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Morehead City, including Atlantic Beach, Lenoxville, and other nearby areas
  55. 2013 Map of Core Creek, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Core Creek, 2013 Print
    2013 Core Creek
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Morehead City, including Crab Point Village, North River, and other nearby areas
  58. 2016 Map of Beaufort, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Beaufort, 2016 Print
    2016 Beaufort
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Morehead City, including Atlantic Beach, Lenoxville, 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 Morehead City, including Crab Point Village, North River, and other nearby areas
  64. 2016 Map of Mansfield, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Mansfield, 2016 Print
    2016 Mansfield
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Morehead City, including Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, and other nearby areas
  67. 2019 Map of Core Creek, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Core Creek, 2019 Print
    2019 Core Creek
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Morehead City, including Crab Point Village, North River, and other nearby areas
  70. 2019 Map of Mansfield, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Mansfield, 2019 Print
    2019 Mansfield
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Morehead City, including Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, and other nearby areas
  73. 2019 Map of Beaufort, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Beaufort, 2019 Print
    2019 Beaufort
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Morehead City, including Atlantic Beach, Lenoxville, and other nearby areas
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