Old Maps of Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 10 historic maps of Lake Waccamaw. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
  • Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Lake Waccamaw.


Lake Waccamaw, NC maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Florence, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Florence, 1964 Print
    1953 Florence
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Carolina borderlands in the mid-fifties were a landscape of vast river swamps and rising rail towns. Trace the legacy of the Seaboard Air Line through Florence or explore the wetlands surrounding Lake Waccamaw and the Green Swamp.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Florence
    1954 Map of Florence
    1954 Florence
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Carolinas borderlands come alive in the early fifties, showing the vital rail-and-river networks of the coastal plain. Genealogists can trace family footprints across the Green Swamp or through settlements like Red Springs, Chadbourn, and McColl.

  3. 1954 Map of Bolton, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Bolton, 1957 Print
    1954 Bolton
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina's timber and rail corridor is captured here in the mid-fifties, spanning the rugged terrain between the Cape Fear River and Green Swamp. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural congregations at Weyman Chapel, New Hope Ch, and the settlement of Wananish.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Whiteville
    1955 Map of Whiteville
    1955 Whiteville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Columbus County and the town of Whiteville are shown here in the mid-fifties, dominated by timber-rich swamps and the railroads that serviced them. Researchers can trace the layout of Porterville, Wananish, and rural landmarks like Richardson Millpond.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1986 Map of Lake Waccamaw East
    1986 Map of Lake Waccamaw East
    1986 Lake Waccamaw East
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain wetlands and small-town rail corridors define this mid-1980s look at Columbus County. Researchers can trace the Seaboard System tracks through Bolton and locate family landmarks like Union Chapel and Goose Hollow.

  6. 1986 Map of Whiteville
    1986 Map of Whiteville
    1986 Whiteville
    1986 Print · USGS
    Southeastern North Carolina and the South Carolina borderlands are captured here in the mid-1980s as a landscape of vast swamps and rail towns. Researchers can trace historic rail routes through Chadbourn, locate the namesake Lake Waccamaw, and explore family-named sites like Peacocks.

  7. 1987 Map of Lake Waccamaw West
    1987 Map of Lake Waccamaw West
    1987 Lake Waccamaw West
    1987 Print · USGS
    Coastal plains and deep swamps define Columbus County in the late eighties, where the railroad corridor links small communities above the waterline. Trace family history at Hallsboro High Sch, Pierce Cem, or Mount Olive Ch near the banks of Lake Waccamaw.

  8. 1990 Map of Whiteville
    1990 Map of Whiteville
    1990 Whiteville
    1990 Print · USGS
    Southeastern North Carolina and the South Carolina borderlands appear in the late twentieth century, showing a landscape of river-swamps and tobacco towns. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Mount Olive Ch, the Seaboard Coast Line RR, and rural centers like Tabor City.

  9. 2022 Map of Lake Waccamaw East, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lake Waccamaw East, 2022 Print
    2022 Lake Waccamaw East
    2022 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain wetlands and the eastern shores of Lake Waccamaw define this part of Columbus County in the early 2020s. Genealogists and historians can trace the roads connecting Wananish, Bolton, and Council Ridge across the Green Swamp.

  10. 2022 Map of Lake Waccamaw West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lake Waccamaw West, 2022 Print
    2022 Lake Waccamaw West
    2022 Print · USGS
    Columbus County's lakeside settlements and swampy lowlands are captured here in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Pierce Cem or locate old community hubs at Hallsboro, Redbug, and Wananish.

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