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Old Maps of Nags Head, North Carolina for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Nags Head with 22 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Nags Head has changed over the decades.

Nags Head, NC maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Roanoke Island
    1943 Map of Roanoke Island
    1943 Roanoke Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina during the war years shows a network of maritime outposts and isolated mainland settlements connected by ferry. Trace the old village of Buffalo City, locate the Bodie Island Lighthouse, and find historic Coast Guard stations at Nags Head and Chicamacomico CG.
  4. 1953 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 1955 Print
    1953 Roanoke Island NE
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Outer Banks come to life in this mid-century portrait of a changing coastline and its early maritime infrastructure. Trace the early layout of Nags Head including the U S Coast Guard Station, Jeanettes Pier, and the island-hopping Causeway.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Manteo, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Manteo, 1956 Print
    1953 Manteo
    1956 Print · USGS
    Roanoke Island and the Outer Banks are captured here in the early fifties, before decades of intensive coastal development. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Mother Vineyard and the early layout of Manteo and Skyco.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 1985 Map of Manteo
    1985 Map of Manteo
    1985 Manteo
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Outer Banks and Roanoke Island appear in the mid-1980s, showcasing the early development of the modern coastal landscape. Researchers can trace family ties and coastal landmarks from Kill Devil Hills down to the remote village of Stumpy Point.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 2011 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Roanoke Island NE
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Outer Banks at the start of the 2010s show a landscape of coastal development and fragile island ecosystems. Trace the shoreline from Nags Head down to Whalebone, or locate maritime landmarks like Jeanettes Pier and the Penguins Islands.
  25. 2011 Map of Oregon Inlet, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Oregon Inlet, 2011 Print
    2011 Oregon Inlet
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Outer Banks' shifting geography is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the critical connections between the sound and sea. Researchers can trace the maritime footprint of Bodie Island Lighthouse and the span of the Herbert C Bonner Bridge.
  28. 2011 Map of Manteo, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Manteo, 2011 Print
    2011 Manteo
    2011 Print · USGS
    Roanoke Island and the surrounding sounds are captured in the early 21st century as the coastal landscape balanced heritage and growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace landmarks like the Mother Vineyard, Fort Raleigh City, and the historic waterfront of Manteo.
  31. 2013 Map of Manteo, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Manteo, 2013 Print
    2013 Manteo
    2013 Print · USGS
    Roanoke Island and the Outer Banks are captured in this recent survey of Dare County's soundside communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets of Manteo, locate the Old Ferry Dock at Weir Point, or explore the grounds of Fort Raleigh City.
  34. 2013 Map of Oregon Inlet, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Oregon Inlet, 2013 Print
    2013 Oregon Inlet
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Outer Banks shoreline and its shifting maritime channels are captured here just over a decade ago. Genealogists and coastal historians can trace local landmarks like Bodie Island Lighthouse, the Herbert C Bonner Bridge, and Mill Landing.
  37. 2013 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Roanoke Island NE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Nags Head and the surrounding Outer Banks are captured here in the early 2010s during a period of established coastal development. Researchers can trace the layout of beach communities like Seven Sisters or locate landmarks such as Jeanettes Pier and the Melvin R Daniels Bridge.
  40. 2016 Map of Oregon Inlet, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Oregon Inlet, 2016 Print
    2016 Oregon Inlet
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Outer Banks come into sharp focus in the 2010s, showcasing the dynamic intersection of the Atlantic and the sounds. Researchers can trace the coastal corridor from Nags Head down to the Herbert C Bonner Bridge, passing through Coquina Beach and the protected marshes of Pea Island.
  43. 2016 Map of Manteo, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Manteo, 2016 Print
    2016 Manteo
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Outer Banks and Roanoke Island are mapped in detail during this mid-2010s survey of Dare County. Researchers can trace the modern development of Manteo and Kill Devil Hills alongside landmarks like Jockey Ridge and the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site.
  46. 2016 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 2016 Print
    2016 Roanoke Island NE
    2016 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coast at Nags Head is documented here during a period of modern development and preservation. Researchers can trace the layout of Outer Banks communities near Whalebone and the crossings at Melvin R Daniels Bridge.
  49. 2019 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Roanoke Island NE
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Outer Banks come into sharp focus in this recent study of the Dare County coast. Genealogists and local historians can trace the modern development of Nags Head and Whalebone or locate family landmarks near the Bodie Island Marshes and Cedar Island.
  52. 2019 Map of Oregon Inlet, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Oregon Inlet, 2019 Print
    2019 Oregon Inlet
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Outer Banks in the late 2010s are defined by the critical passage at Oregon Inlet and the southern reaches of Nags Head. Trace the environmental and infrastructural layout of the coast through the Herbert C Bonner Bridge and the marshlands of Pea Island.
  55. 2019 Map of Manteo, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Manteo, 2019 Print
    2019 Manteo
    2019 Print · USGS
    Coastal Dare County comes into focus in this late 2010s study of the Outer Banks and Roanoke Island. Researchers can trace the layout of Manteo, identify the grounds of Fort Raleigh, and locate landmarks like Mother Vineyard and Jockeys Ridge.
  58. 2022 Map of Oregon Inlet, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Oregon Inlet, 2022 Print
    2022 Oregon Inlet
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Outer Banks come alive in this recent survey of the fragile barrier islands where the sound and sea meet. Trace the path of the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge over the shifting waters of Oregon Inlet and explore the protected reaches of Bodie Island and Pea Island.
  61. 2022 Map of Manteo, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Manteo, 2022 Print
    2022 Manteo
    2022 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Roanoke Island and the Outer Banks come alive in this recent survey of Dare County. Genealogists and historians can trace the geography around Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, the dunes of Jockeys Ridge, and the old Mother Vineyard area.
  64. 2022 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Roanoke Island NE
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Outer Banks and Roanoke Sound come into sharp focus in this 2022 survey of coastal North Carolina. Genealogists and historians can trace the shoreline roads and islands of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, from the streets of Nags Head to Bodie Island.
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