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Old Maps of Portsmouth, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 5 historic maps of Portsmouth. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Portsmouth.

Portsmouth, NC maps

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  1. 1948 Map of Portsmouth, 1976 Print
    1948 Map of Portsmouth, 1976 Print
    1948 Portsmouth
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Carteret County, Hyde County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Portsmouth
    1950 Map of Portsmouth
    1950 Portsmouth
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Carteret County, Hyde County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Rocky Mount, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Rocky Mount, 1964 Print
    1953 Rocky Mount
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Greenville, Rocky Mount, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Rocky Mount
    1954 Map of Rocky Mount
    1954 Rocky Mount
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Greenville, Rocky Mount, and other nearby areas
  13. 1985 Map of Bayboro, 1990 Print
    1985 Map of Bayboro, 1990 Print
    1985 Bayboro
    1990 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including New Bern, Fairfield Harbour, and other nearby areas
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