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Old Maps of Hatteras, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Hatteras. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Hatteras, NC maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Wanchese
    1955 Map of Wanchese
    1955 Wanchese
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Outer Banks and Dare County mainland are captured in the mid-1950s, showing the maritime isolation and early highway connections of the coast. Researchers can locate coastal landmarks like the Cape Hatteras Light, the remote settlement of Buffalo City, and fishing villages from Rodanthe to Ocracoke.
  4. 1957 Map of Manteo, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Manteo, 1967 Print
    1957 Manteo
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Outer Banks and Albemarle Sound are captured in the late fifties as the national seashore and wildlife refuges were newly established. Trace the coastal villages from Manteo to Hatteras, and locate landmarks like the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Billy Mitchell field.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1960 Map of Manteo
    1960 Map of Manteo
    1960 Manteo
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Outer Banks and Dare County in the early sixties reveal a landscape defined by maritime tradition and shifting sands. Genealogists can trace family lines through villages like Rodanthe and Buxton or locate landmarks like Fort Raleigh and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
  10. 1985 Map of Cape Hatteras
    1985 Map of Cape Hatteras
    1985 Cape Hatteras
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Outer Banks are captured in the mid-eighties as a thin ribbon of sand between the sound and the sea. Trace the coastal communities of Ocracoke and Buxton, the Ferry route across Hatteras Inlet, and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 2011 Map of Hatteras, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hatteras, 2011 Print
    2011 Hatteras
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Hatteras, including Frisco, Dare County, and other nearby areas
  16. 2013 Map of Hatteras, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hatteras, 2013 Print
    2013 Hatteras
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Hatteras, including Frisco, Dare County, and other nearby areas
  19. 2016 Map of Hatteras, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Hatteras, 2016 Print
    2016 Hatteras
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Hatteras, including Frisco, Dare County, and other nearby areas
  22. 2019 Map of Hatteras, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Hatteras, 2019 Print
    2019 Hatteras
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Hatteras, including Frisco, Dare County, and other nearby areas
  25. 2022 Map of Hatteras, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Hatteras, 2022 Print
    2022 Hatteras
    2022 Print · USGS
    The southern tip of the Outer Banks comes into focus during the early 2020s, showing the intersection of coastal preservation and maritime life. Trace the ferry route across Austin Reef or explore the residential landscape of Hatteras near The Slash.
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