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Old Maps of South River, North Carolina

Explore 12 old maps of South River, 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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South River, NC maps

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  1. 1949 Map of South River, 1984 Print
    1949 Map of South River, 1984 Print
    1949 South River
    1984 Print · USGS
    Coastal Carteret County is defined by its deep estuaries and low-lying woods in the mid-twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the remote settlement of Lukens and the South River community near landmarks like the South River Light and Turnpike Road.
  4. 1950 Map of South River
    1950 Map of South River
    1950 South River
    1950 Print · USGS
    Coastal Carteret County at mid-century reveals a landscape of isolated fishing hamlets and vast marshy reaches along the Neuse River. Researchers can locate vanished points like Lukens or the oddly-named Nowhere, and trace water-borne life near South River Light.
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 2010 Map of South River, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of South River, 2010 Print
    2010 South River
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers South River, including Lukens, Sportsmans Village, and other nearby areas
  25. 2013 Map of South River, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of South River, 2013 Print
    2013 South River
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers South River, including Lukens, Sportsmans Village, and other nearby areas
  28. 2016 Map of South River, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of South River, 2016 Print
    2016 South River
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers South River, including Lukens, Sportsmans Village, and other nearby areas
  31. 2019 Map of South River, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of South River, 2019 Print
    2019 South River
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers South River, including Lukens, Sportsmans Village, and other nearby areas
  34. 2022 Map of South River, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of South River, 2022 Print
    2022 South River
    2022 Print · USGS
    The coastal waters of Carteret County are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of maritime life and large-scale land management. Trace the waterways around Lukens and South River or explore the vast drainage network of Open Grounds.
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