Old Maps of Wallace, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

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Wallace, NC maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Burgaw
    1942 Map of Burgaw
    1942 Burgaw
    1942 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Pender County reveals a fascinating mix of swamp wilderness and planned agricultural colonies. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands in Penderlea Homesteads, explore the immigrant history of St. Helena, and locate features like the Prison Camp and Boney Mill Pond.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1943 Map of Kenansville
    1943 Map of Kenansville
    1943 Kenansville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Duplin County during the early 1940s shows a landscape of river-dependent settlements and rural commerce. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named landmarks such as Teacheys Store, Sholars Crossroads, and Jones Chapel.

  3. 1948 Map of Kenansville
    1948 Map of Kenansville
    1948 Kenansville
    1948 Print · USGS
    Duplin County appears here in the late 1940s as a landscape of small crossroads and family-run stores connected by a growing highway system. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through local landmarks like Teacheys Store, Petersburg Crossing, and rural congregations at Dobson Ch.

  4. 1953 Map of Florence, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Florence, 1964 Print
    1953 Florence
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Carolina borderlands in the mid-fifties were a landscape of vast river swamps and rising rail towns. Trace the legacy of the Seaboard Air Line through Florence or explore the wetlands surrounding Lake Waccamaw and the Green Swamp.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1953 Map of Beaufort, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Beaufort, 1965 Print
    1953 Beaufort
    1965 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coastline in the mid-fifties reveals an era of massive military expansion alongside traditional maritime life. Genealogists can trace family names and small settlements from Sealevel to Sneads Ferry or locate landmarks like Fort Macon.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Florence
    1954 Map of Florence
    1954 Florence
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Carolinas borderlands come alive in the early fifties, showing the vital rail-and-river networks of the coastal plain. Genealogists can trace family footprints across the Green Swamp or through settlements like Red Springs, Chadbourn, and McColl.

  7. 1954 Map of Beaufort
    1954 Map of Beaufort
    1954 Beaufort
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of strategic military installations, sprawling wetlands, and thriving rail towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Wilmington, the rural reaches of Duplin County, and shoreline landmarks like Cape Lookout and Carolina Beach.

  8. 1955 Map of Atkinson, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Atkinson, 1957 Print
    1955 Atkinson
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain life in the mid-1950s revolves around the timberlands and rail-stops between the Black River and Moores Creek. Genealogists and historians can trace family ties through dozens of rural landmarks like Newtons Crossroads, St. Marys Ch, and Bland High Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1962 Map of Rose Hill, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Rose Hill, 1964 Print
    1962 Rose Hill
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain life in the early sixties centers on the rail-aligned towns of Rose Hill and Warsaw. Genealogists and local historians can locate dozens of country churches and schools, from Holly Grove Ch to the Williams Sch, alongside the Rose Hill Speedway.

  10. 1972 Map of Beaufort, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Beaufort, 1975 Print
    1972 Beaufort
    1975 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coast in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by massive military bases and coastal sounds. Trace rural family roots at Sarecta and Catherine Lake or explore the barrier islands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore.

  11. 1981 Map of Wallace East
    1981 Map of Wallace East
    1981 Wallace East
    1981 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina's river and rail corridor is captured here in the early eighties as the Seaboard Coast Line connects small towns. Researchers can trace family roots through the rural settlements of Willard, Watha, and Tin City, or locate the Riverview Memorial Park (Cemetery) near the riverbanks.

  12. 1981 Map of Charity
    1981 Map of Charity
    1981 Charity
    1981 Print · USGS
    Duplin County settlements and timberlands are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a rural landscape defined by the Northeast Cape Fear River. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Hancheys Store, Cartersville, and Island Creek Ch.

  13. 1982 Map of Elizabethtown, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Elizabethtown, 1983 Print
    1982 Elizabethtown
    1983 Print · USGS
    Southeastern North Carolina's coastal plain is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape defined by the Cape Fear River and mysterious Carolina Bays. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail network of the Seaboard Coast Line through rural communities like Autryville, Ivanhoe, and the recreational hub of White Lake.

  14. 1984 Map of Rose Hill
    1984 Map of Rose Hill
    1984 Rose Hill
    1984 Print · USGS
    Duplin County agriculture and industry are captured here in the early 1980s, anchored by the rail corridor connecting Rose Hill and Teachey. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural life at Brices Crossroads, Betholite Ch, and Rockfish Community Bldg.

  15. 1984 Map of Wallace West
    1984 Map of Wallace West
    1984 Wallace West
    1984 Print · USGS
    In the 1980s, the Pender County countryside reflected a mix of New Deal planning and deep-rooted family history. Trace the layout of Penderlea or locate family sites like Alderman Cem and Newkirk Chapel along the Rockfish Creek basin.

  16. 1986 Map of New River
    1986 Map of New River
    1986 New River
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal Onslow County in the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by military expansion and the preserved wetlands of the Carolina coast. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Jacksonville and small outlying communities like Richlands and Swansboro.

  17. 1991 Map of New River
    1991 Map of New River
    1991 New River
    1991 Print · USGS
    Coastal Onslow and Pender counties appear here in the early 1990s as the military and maritime economies matured. Researchers can trace the expansive Camp Lejeune grounds and find rural landings like Fulcher Landing and Sanders Landing.

  18. 1997 Map of Wallace West, 2001 Print
    1997 Map of Wallace West, 2001 Print
    1997 Wallace West
    2001 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain life in the late nineties is defined by the rural settlements and creek systems of Pender and Duplin counties. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through sites like Alderman Cem, the planned community layout of Penderlea, and an Old Railroad Grade.

  19. 2010 Map of Rose Hill, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rose Hill, 2010 Print
    2010 Rose Hill
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Wallace, including Rose Hill, Teachey, and other nearby areas

  20. 2010 Map of Wallace West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Wallace West, 2010 Print
    2010 Wallace West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Wallace, including Sunnyside, Penderlea, and other nearby areas

  21. 2010 Map of Wallace East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Wallace East, 2010 Print
    2010 Wallace East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Wallace, including Watha, Willard, and other nearby areas

  22. 2010 Map of Charity, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Charity, 2010 Print
    2010 Charity
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Wallace, including Rose Hill, Greenevers, and other nearby areas

  23. 2013 Map of Wallace West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Wallace West, 2013 Print
    2013 Wallace West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Wallace, including Sunnyside, Penderlea, and other nearby areas

  24. 2013 Map of Rose Hill, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Rose Hill, 2013 Print
    2013 Rose Hill
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Wallace, including Rose Hill, Teachey, and other nearby areas

  25. 2013 Map of Charity, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Charity, 2013 Print
    2013 Charity
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Wallace, including Rose Hill, Greenevers, and other nearby areas

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