Old Maps of Halifax, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Halifax. 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 Halifax.


Halifax, NC maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Norfolk, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Norfolk, 1954 Print
    1953 Norfolk
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia and northeastern North Carolina appear here during the post-war industrial boom, showing the critical rail-and-sea connections of Hampton Roads. Genealogists can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Gethsemane Ch, the Caledonia State Prison Farm, and the vast interior of the Dismal Swamp.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1974 Map of Halifax, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Halifax, 1977 Print
    1974 Halifax
    1977 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain life in the mid-1970s is centered on the river bend and rail lines of the Roanoke valley. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Little Zion Ch, the settlement at Mud Castle, and the sprawling Occoneechee Neck.

  3. 1976 Map of Halifax, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Halifax, 1979 Print
    1976 Halifax
    1979 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain farmland and river bottomlands define this Halifax County landscape during the mid-seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of rural settlements like Pender and Ruggles along the banks of the Roanoke River.

  4. 1985 Map of Roanoke Rapids
    1985 Map of Roanoke Rapids
    1985 Roanoke Rapids
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northern North Carolina's river-driven economy is on display here in the mid-1980s, from the hydro-power at Roanoke Rapids to the rural millponds. Genealogists can trace family lands near Wiccacanee Pond, Mush Island, or the remote Urahaw Swamp.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1997 Map of Halifax, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Halifax, 2000 Print
    1997 Halifax
    2000 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke River valley in the late twentieth century reveals a landscape shaped by its deep water bends and rail lines. You can trace family-named locales and community centers like Little Zion Church, Jackson School, and the settlement at Pea Hill.

  6. 2010 Map of Halifax, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Halifax, 2010 Print
    2010 Halifax
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Halifax, including Mud Castle, Pea Hill, and other nearby areas

  7. 2013 Map of Halifax, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Halifax, 2013 Print
    2013 Halifax
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Halifax, including Mud Castle, Pea Hill, and other nearby areas

  8. 2016 Map of Halifax, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Halifax, 2016 Print
    2016 Halifax
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Halifax, including Mud Castle, Pea Hill, and other nearby areas

  9. 2019 Map of Halifax, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Halifax, 2019 Print
    2019 Halifax
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Halifax, including Mud Castle, Pea Hill, and other nearby areas

  10. 2022 Map of Halifax, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Halifax, 2022 Print
    2022 Halifax
    2022 Print · USGS
    Halifax, North Carolina, and the surrounding river bottomlands are captured here in the early 2020s, showcasing the traditional county seat and the agricultural heart of the Roanoke valley. Researchers can pinpoint the Halifax County Courthouse or trace property lines near Pender and the unique loop of Occoneechee Neck.

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