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Old Maps of Whalebone, Nags Head

Explore 11 old maps of Whalebone, spanning from 1943 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Whalebone, Nags Head 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. 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.
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 2011 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Roanoke Island NE
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Whalebone, including Nags Head, Dare County, and other nearby areas
  22. 2013 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Roanoke Island NE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Whalebone, including Nags Head, Dare County, and other nearby areas
  25. 2016 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 2016 Print
    2016 Roanoke Island NE
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Whalebone, including Nags Head, Dare County, and other nearby areas
  28. 2019 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Roanoke Island NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Roanoke Island NE
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Whalebone, including Nags Head, Dare County, and other nearby areas
  31. 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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