1950s Maps of Dare County, North Carolina

Explore 22 historic maps of Dare 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 Dare 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 Dare County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Dare County, NC maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Cape Hatteras
    1950 Map of Cape Hatteras
    1950 Cape Hatteras
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Dare County, including United States, North Carolina, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Buxton
    1950 Map of Buxton
    1950 Buxton
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Dare County, including Avon, Buxton Landing, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of Green Island
    1950 Map of Green Island
    1950 Green Island
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Dare County, including Hyde County, United States, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1951 Map of Long Shoal Point, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Long Shoal Point, 1953 Print
    1951 Long Shoal Point
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Dare County, including Hyde County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1951 Map of Engelhard East, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Engelhard East, 1953 Print
    1951 Engelhard East
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Dare County, including Engelhard, Hyde County, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of Wanchese, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Wanchese, 1955 Print
    1953 Wanchese
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Dare County, including Wanchese, United States, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1953 Map of Engelhard NW, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Engelhard NW, 1955 Print
    1953 Engelhard NW
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Dare County, including Hyde County, United States, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1953 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 1955 Print
    1953 Roanoke Island NE
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Dare County, including Nags Head, United States, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  9. 1953 Map of Buffalo City, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Buffalo City, 1955 Print
    1953 Buffalo City
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Dare County, including United States, North Carolina, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1953 Map of Fairfield NE, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Fairfield NE, 1955 Print
    1953 Fairfield NE
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Dare County, including Hyde County, Tyrrell County, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1953 Map of Stumpy Point, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Stumpy Point, 1956 Print
    1953 Stumpy Point
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Dare County, including Stumpy Point, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1953 Map of Manteo, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Manteo, 1956 Print
    1953 Manteo
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Dare County, including Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  13. 1953 Map of East Lake SE, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of East Lake SE, 1956 Print
    1953 East Lake SE
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Dare County, including United States, North Carolina, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1953 Map of Manns Harbor, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Manns Harbor, 1956 Print
    1953 Manns Harbor
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Dare County, including Mashoes, Manns Harbor, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1953 Map of East Lake, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of East Lake, 1956 Print
    1953 East Lake
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Dare County, including East Lake, Lake Neighborhood, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1953 Map of Engelhard NE, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Engelhard NE, 1956 Print
    1953 Engelhard NE
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Dare County, including Lake Worth, United States, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1953 Map of Frying Pan, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Frying Pan, 1956 Print
    1953 Frying Pan
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Dare County, including Frying Pan, Tyrrell County, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1953 Map of Fort Landing, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Fort Landing, 1956 Print
    1953 Fort Landing
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Dare County, including Fort Landing, Alligator, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1953 Map of Rocky Mount, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Rocky Mount, 1964 Print
    1953 Rocky Mount
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Dare County, including Greenville, Rocky Mount, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  20. 1954 Map of Rocky Mount
    1954 Map of Rocky Mount
    1954 Rocky Mount
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Dare County, including Greenville, Rocky Mount, and other nearby areas

  21. 1955 Map of Wanchese
    1955 Map of Wanchese
    1955 Wanchese
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Dare County, including Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and other nearby areas

  22. 1957 Map of Manteo, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Manteo, 1967 Print
    1957 Manteo
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Dare County, including Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

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