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1950s Maps of Craven County, North Carolina

Explore 15 historic maps of Craven County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Craven County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Craven County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Craven County, NC maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Pollocksville, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Pollocksville, 1952 Print
    1950 Pollocksville
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Jones and Craven County line comes alive in the 1950s as a network of river landings and coastal plain settlements. Researchers can trace family roots at Wesley Chapel, locate the old Rocky Run Sch, and follow the Atlantic and East Carolina Railroad through the Croatan National Forest.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of New Bern, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of New Bern, 1952 Print
    1950 New Bern
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina comes alive in this mid-century portrait of the riverfront and surrounding forest. Genealogists can trace family names across Evergreen Cem and Greenwood Cem, or explore neighborhoods like James City and De Graffenried Park.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Edward, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Edward, 1953 Print
    1950 Edward
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina's rural interior comes into focus during the early fifties, showing the rail-dependent hamlets of Beaufort and Craven counties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Smyrna Ch, Coxs Crossroads, and the post office at Blounts Creek.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Upper Broad Creek, 1984 Print
    1950 Map of Upper Broad Creek, 1984 Print
    1950 Upper Broad Creek
    1984 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina comes alive in this survey of the riverbanks where Craven and Pamlico counties meet. Genealogists can trace family names through Cayton Cem and Lees Landing, or locate old commerce at Scotts Store.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1951 Map of Newport
    1951 Map of Newport
    1951 Newport
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina during the early fifties reveals a landscape of tidal rivers and timberlands within the Croatan National Forest. Researchers can trace old family sites and local landmarks like Hymans Chapel, the Prison Camp, and the historic rail line at Newport.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 1951 Map of Merrimon
    1951 Map of Merrimon
    1951 Merrimon
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina's maritime character is on full display in the mid-century as the Intracoastal Waterway cuts through the lowlands of Craven and Carteret counties. Genealogy researchers can trace family landmarks and rural community centers like Reels Chapel, Merrimon Ch, and Adams Creek Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1951 Map of Cherry Point
    1951 Map of Cherry Point
    1951 Cherry Point
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal Craven County comes alive in the early fifties as military installations and riverfront camps began to define the Neuse River shoreline. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of the US Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point or locate local landmarks like Weeping Mary Ch and Minnesott Beach.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1951 Map of Masontown
    1951 Map of Masontown
    1951 Masontown
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina during the early 1950s reveals a landscape of managed wetlands and isolated settlements within the Croatan National Forest. Local historians can trace old transit routes like the Nine Foot Road and locate rural communities at Masontown and Holly Springs.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1951 Map of Upper Broad Creek
    1951 Map of Upper Broad Creek
    1951 Upper Broad Creek
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Neuse River and its tidal creeks define the Craven and Pamlico county line in the early fifties. Genealogists can trace family names at Cayton Cem, Scotts Store, and Lees Landing along the marshy reaches of Goose Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1951 Map of Hackney, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Hackney, 1953 Print
    1951 Hackney
    1953 Print · USGS
    Eastern North Carolina coastal plains are captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape of pocosin wetlands and drainage canals. Trace rural family roots at Edwards Cem or locate old school sites like Maple Grove Sch and Claybottom Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1953 Map of Rocky Mount, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Rocky Mount, 1964 Print
    1953 Rocky Mount
    1964 Print · USGS
    Eastern North Carolina in the mid-fifties is defined by its deep river basins and the vast wetlands of the Tidewater. Genealogists can trace family roots through hubs like Kinston and New Bern or explore the wilderness of Pettigrew State Park and Lake Mattamuskeet.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 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
  40. 1954 Map of Rocky Mount
    1954 Map of Rocky Mount
    1954 Rocky Mount
    1954 Print · USGS
    Eastern North Carolina is mapped in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of sounds, swamps, and steam-era rail lines. Genealogists can trace the rural road networks and rail spurs connecting towns like Tarboro, Greenville, and the remote Columbia.
  43. 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.
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