Old Maps of North River, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of North River. 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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North River, NC maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  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. 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

  9. 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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