Old Maps of Cumberland County, North Carolina for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 158 historic maps of Cumberland County. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Cumberland County's past.


Cumberland County, NC maps

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  1. 1948 Map of Fayetteville, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Fayetteville, 1954 Print
    1948 Fayetteville
    1954 Print · USGS
    Fayetteville and its sprawling military neighbor are caught here just after the war, showing the area's mix of urban growth and rural heritage. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Bonnie Doone and Magnolia Ch, or trace the rails of the Atlantic Coast Line.

  2. 1948 Map of Clifdale, 1967 Print
    1948 Map of Clifdale, 1967 Print
    1948 Clifdale
    1967 Print · USGS
    Hoke and Cumberland Counties appear just after World War II, showing the vast footprint of the Fort Bragg Military Reservation. Local historians can trace old community landmarks like Longstreet Church, the Atlantic Coast Line railroad, and the Frys Mission School.

  3. 1948 Map of Slocomb, 1982 Print
    1948 Map of Slocomb, 1982 Print
    1948 Slocomb
    1982 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County's river valleys are captured here in the late forties, showing a landscape of small churches and rail lines. Trace family roots at Palestine Church or the Long Hill School, and follow the old routes of the Norfolk Southern.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1948 Map of Clifdale, 1983 Print
    1948 Map of Clifdale, 1983 Print
    1948 Clifdale
    1983 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County at the midpoint of the century shows a unique transition between military land and residential growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Galatia Church, the Aberdeen and Rockfish line, and the Caisson Hill Cem.

  5. 1949 Map of Vander
    1949 Map of Vander
    1949 Vander
    1949 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County just after the war reveals a landscape of rural schoolhouses and busy rail junctions east of the Cape Fear River. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Armstrong School, Lebanon Missionary Church, and the timber works at Vander.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1950 Map of Clifdale
    1950 Map of Clifdale
    1950 Clifdale
    1950 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County at mid-century reveals the intersection of expanding military operations and established rural communities south of the base. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and gathering places like Galatia Church, 71st High School, and the settlement at Clifdale.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1950 Map of Fayetteville
    1950 Map of Fayetteville
    1950 Fayetteville
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Fayetteville is a bustling hub where the growing city limits meet the rural traditions of Cumberland County. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local neighborhoods through sites like the State Teachers College, McPhersons Ch Cem, and the old rail stop at Skibo Station.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1950 Map of Manchester
    1950 Map of Manchester
    1950 Manchester
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Cumberland County is captured here during a period of significant military growth and rail activity. Researchers can trace the development of Fort Bragg alongside civilian landmarks like Manchester Spring Lake PO and Bethel Ch.

  9. 1950 Map of Slocomb
    1950 Map of Slocomb
    1950 Slocomb
    1950 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County at the dawn of the 1950s shows a landscape of river-bend settlements and rail-line industry. Researchers can trace the roots of small communities like Slocomb and Carlos, or locate rural landmarks like Palestine Church and the Brick Kilns.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1951 Map of Clifdale
    1951 Map of Clifdale
    1951 Clifdale
    1951 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Hoke and Cumberland counties are defined here by the growth of the Fort Bragg Military Reservation. Genealogists and historians can trace older community landmarks like Longstreet Church, the Aberdeen & Rockfish RR, and the Frys Mission School.

  11. 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

  12. 1953 Map of Raleigh, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Raleigh, 1965 Print
    1953 Raleigh
    1965 Print · USGS
    Central North Carolina in the early sixties shows a landscape of growing towns and military hubs before the full expansion of the interstate system. Genealogists can trace family footprints across the Piedmont through Wake Forest, Siler City, and the large Fort Bragg Military Reservation.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 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.

  14. 1954 Map of Raleigh
    1954 Map of Raleigh
    1954 Raleigh
    1954 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont and Sandhills are captured in the mid-fifties during a period of steady regional growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of towns like Siler City or locate landmarks such as Falls of Neuse and Camp Mackall.

  15. 1956 Map of Bunnlevel, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Bunnlevel, 1958 Print
    1956 Bunnlevel
    1958 Print · USGS
    Harnett and Cumberland counties are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of small farming communities and country parishes. Researchers can trace family history through sites like McLean Cem, Anderson Ch, and the rural hub of Bunnlevel.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1957 Map of Vander, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Vander, 1960 Print
    1957 Vander
    1960 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County eastward from the river during the late fifties reveals a landscape of growing suburbs and traditional crossroads. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Locks Creek Ch, Armstrong Sch, and the community of Eastover.
    4 unique versions available

  17. 1957 Map of Fayetteville, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Fayetteville, 1960 Print
    1957 Fayetteville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Fayetteville at the peak of the post-war era shows a bustling city expanding toward the Fort Bragg Military Reservation. Genealogists and historians can trace old neighborhoods like Haymount, locate institutions like the State Teachers College, and find family landmarks like Lafayette Memorial Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  18. 1957 Map of Manchester, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Manchester, 1960 Print
    1957 Manchester
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base area is shown here during a period of mid-century expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the intersection of military and civilian life at Manchester, Spring Lake, and Raksam Chapel.
    4 unique versions available

  19. 1957 Map of Fayetteville, 1961 Print
    1957 Map of Fayetteville, 1961 Print
    1957 Fayetteville
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Cape Fear River valley and Fayetteville's growing suburbs are captured here in the late fifties, showing the expanding footprint of the Fort Bragg Military Reservation. Genealogists can trace early neighborhood development and rural landmarks like Lakedale, Manchester, and Central High Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1957 Map of Overhills, 1973 Print
    1957 Map of Overhills, 1973 Print
    1957 Overhills
    1973 Print · USGS
    Cumberland and Harnett Counties are shown during a period of significant military expansion in the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Pope Air Force Base, locate the Murray Sch, or follow the Seaboard Coast Line through Overhills.

  21. 1959 Map of Roseboro, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Roseboro, 1960 Print
    1959 Roseboro
    1960 Print · USGS
    Sampson and Bladen Counties appear here in the late fifties, showcasing a unique geography of elliptical bays and vast swamps. Local historians can locate the Cedar Grove Lookout Tower, trace the railroad through Roseboro, or find family sites near Dove Chapel and Simmons Mill Pond.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1959 Map of Garland, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Garland, 1960 Print
    1959 Garland
    1960 Print · USGS
    Sampson County at the end of the fifties shows a rural landscape of small townships and vital rail connections along the Atlantic Coast Line. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and country crossroads such as Butlers Crossroads, Andrews Chapel, and Elizabeth Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1959 Map of Saint Pauls, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Saint Pauls, 1961 Print
    1959 Saint Pauls
    1961 Print · USGS
    The rural stretches of Cumberland and Robeson counties are captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Cape Fear River and its rail networks. Researchers can trace numerous country landmarks like Antioch Ch, Spring Hill Cem, and the timber bay of Gallberry Bay.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1972 Map of Parkton, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Parkton, 1976 Print
    1972 Parkton
    1976 Print · USGS
    Parkton and the surrounding North Carolina swamps are captured in the early 1970s as the regional rail network still tied together rural communities. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Pittman Grove Ch, McNatts Sta, and the SEABOARD COAST LINE rail corridor.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1973 Map of Erwin, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Erwin, 1975 Print
    1973 Erwin
    1975 Print · USGS
    Harnett and Cumberland Counties are captured in the early seventies as the Cape Fear and Little Rivers meet amid a landscape of small-town industry. Genealogists can trace family connections through the Averasboro Cem, Turlington Grove Ch, and the streets of Erwin.
    2 unique versions available

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