Old Maps of Nags Head, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 7 historic maps of Nags Head. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Nags Head.


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
    Covers Nags Head, including Kill Devil Hills, Wanchese, and other nearby areas

  2. 1953 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 1955 Print
    1953 Roanoke Island NE
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Nags Head, including Dare County, United States, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Manteo, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Manteo, 1956 Print
    1953 Manteo
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Nags Head, including Kill Devil Hills, Manteo, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Wanchese
    1955 Map of Wanchese
    1955 Wanchese
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Nags Head, including Kill Devil Hills, Wanchese, and other nearby areas

  5. 1957 Map of Manteo, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Manteo, 1967 Print
    1957 Manteo
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Nags Head, including Kill Devil Hills, Wanchese, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1960 Map of Manteo
    1960 Map of Manteo
    1960 Manteo
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Nags Head, including Kill Devil Hills, Wanchese, and other nearby areas

  7. 1985 Map of Manteo
    1985 Map of Manteo
    1985 Manteo
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Nags Head, including Kill Devil Hills, Wanchese, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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