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1950s Maps of Hyde County, North Carolina

Explore 31 historic maps of Hyde County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Hyde County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Hyde County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Hyde County, NC maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Howard Reef
    1950 Map of Howard Reef
    1950 Howard Reef
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Outer Banks during the late 1940s reveals a sparse, windswept landscape of barrier islands and sound-side camps. Genealogists and coastal historians can trace early footprints at Cass Williams Camp, Parkers Hill, and along the lone Telephone Line.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Portsmouth
    1950 Map of Portsmouth
    1950 Portsmouth
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Outer Banks village of Portsmouth is captured at mid-century, before it was completely vacated. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the foundations of this island community and landmarks like Shell Castle, The High Hills, and Beacon Island.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Green Island
    1950 Map of Green Island
    1950 Green Island
    1950 Print · USGS
    Ocracoke Island and the Outer Banks are captured mid-century, showing a landscape defined by shifting sands and maritime service. Trace the isolation of the Hatteras Inlet Coast Guard Sta and local camps like the Old Green Island Club.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Lowland, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Lowland, 1952 Print
    1950 Lowland
    1952 Print · USGS
    The remote marshlands of Pamlico County are captured here in the mid-century, centered on the isolated community of Lowland. Researchers can trace old family roots at Watson Cem and locate historic rural congregations such as Antioch Ch and Shiloh Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1951 Map of Middletown Anchorage, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Middletown Anchorage, 1952 Print
    1951 Middletown Anchorage
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal Hyde County is captured here in the early fifties, documenting the shifting interface of water and land along the Pamlico Sound. Historians can trace maritime navigation markers and local drainages like Middletown Creek, Back Creek, and Gibbs Shoal.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1951 Map of Bluff Point, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Bluff Point, 1952 Print
    1951 Bluff Point
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Hyde County coast in the early fifties is captured here as a labyrinth of marshes and tidal bays. Researchers can trace the original boundaries of the Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge and locate points like Bluff Point and Cunning Harbor Island.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1951 Map of Middletown, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Middletown, 1952 Print
    1951 Middletown
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal Hyde County in the early fifties is captured here as a landscape of canals, levees, and waterfront hamlets along the sound. Researchers can locate small communities like Lake Landing, Gulrock, and Nebraska, and trace the shoreline around Wysocking Bay.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1951 Map of Pamlico Point, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Pamlico Point, 1952 Print
    1951 Pamlico Point
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Hyde County coast and the waters of Pamlico Sound meet in this early 1950s survey of the marshlands. Trace the intricate shoreline of the Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge and locate family-named features like Voliva Cove and Yaupon Hammock Point.
  25. 1951 Map of Great Island, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Great Island, 1952 Print
    1951 Great Island
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal Hyde County in the early fifties is mapped here at the edge of the Pamlico Sound. Maritime historians can trace navigational hazards and landmarks across the Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge, Judith Island, and Great Island.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1951 Map of Pamlico Beach, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Pamlico Beach, 1953 Print
    1951 Pamlico Beach
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Pungo and Pamlico Rivers meet in this early 1950s coastal survey, revealing a landscape of tide-water guts and isolated fishing villages. Researchers can trace family roots in Makleyville or Pamlico Beach and locate landmarks like St Mahala Chapel and Schoolhouse Landing.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1951 Map of Engelhard West, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Engelhard West, 1953 Print
    1951 Engelhard West
    1953 Print · USGS
    Hyde County's coastal wetlands and reclaimed lands are captured here in the early fifties, centered on the northern reaches of Lake Mattamuskeet. Researchers can trace the drainage network of the Jarvis Canal or locate local sites like Pleasant Grove Ch and the Fulford Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1951 Map of Belhaven, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Belhaven, 1953 Print
    1951 Belhaven
    1953 Print · USGS
    The coastal port of Belhaven and the surrounding marshes are shown in detail during the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace old family sites at Hoophole Landing, Haslin Corner, and Leechville, or follow the Norfolk Southern rail line to the water's edge.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1951 Map of Scranton, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Scranton, 1953 Print
    1951 Scranton
    1953 Print · USGS
    Hyde County's coastal reaches are documented here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Pamlico River and vast marshlands. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Weeping Mary Ch, the County Training Sch, and the small settlement of Sladesville.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1951 Map of New Holland, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of New Holland, 1953 Print
    1951 New Holland
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Hyde County in the early fifties shows a landscape defined by large-scale drainage canals and wildlife conservation. Researchers can trace family sites like Donald Farm Cem, find the New Holland Sch, and locate Old Richmond Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1951 Map of Swanquarter, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Swanquarter, 1953 Print
    1951 Swanquarter
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Hyde County is captured here in the early fifties, showing the intricate balance of canal-drained farmland and protected marshes. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Jobs Chapel, Swindell Fork, and the Rose Bay School.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1951 Map of Long Shoal Point, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Long Shoal Point, 1953 Print
    1951 Long Shoal Point
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Outer Banks coastline near the Hyde and Dare county line is captured in the early 1950s, showing a landscape defined by water and wetlands. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace coastal landmarks like the Lookout Tower, Pains Point, and Rawls Island.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1951 Map of Engelhard East, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Engelhard East, 1953 Print
    1951 Engelhard East
    1953 Print · USGS
    The coastal village of Engelhard stands at the edge of the sound during the early 1950s, surrounded by a complex network of marshes and tidal creeks. Researchers can trace the maritime geography of Berrys Bay and family-named landmarks like Pingleton Point and Gibbs Point.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1951 Map of Fairfield, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Fairfield, 1953 Print
    1951 Fairfield
    1953 Print · USGS
    Hyde County’s unique intersection of coastal wetlands and reclaimed farmland is captured here in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Star Zion Zion Ch, the settlement at Carmur, and the infrastructure of the Intracoastal Waterway.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1951 Map of Ponzer, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Ponzer, 1953 Print
    1951 Ponzer
    1953 Print · USGS
    The coastal marshlands of Hyde County are captured here in the early fifties, showing the interplay between tidal waters and local settlement. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Mt Olive Ch, the Wilkerson Creek Bridge, and the community of Ponzer.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1951 Map of New Lake SE, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of New Lake SE, 1953 Print
    1951 New Lake SE
    1953 Print · USGS
    Hyde County coastal wetlands and drainage projects are captured here in the early fifties, just as mid-century water management transformed the landscape. Researchers can trace the engineering of the Intracoastal Canal and find landmarks like Head Lake Island and the Florida Canal.
    4 unique versions available
  61. 1953 Map of Engelhard NW, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Engelhard NW, 1955 Print
    1953 Engelhard NW
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Dare and Hyde Counties are captured in the early fifties as a world of secluded marshes and tidal creeks. Researchers can trace the shifting county line through the wetlands between Whipping Creek Lake and the Long Shoal River.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1953 Map of Fairfield NE, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Fairfield NE, 1955 Print
    1953 Fairfield NE
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Tyrrell County in the early fifties is defined by the winding Alligator River and its labyrinth of marshy points. Genealogists and local historians can trace the settlement at Gum Neck or locate specific waterfront access at Gum Neck Landing and Grapevine Landing.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1953 Map of Fairfield NW, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Fairfield NW, 1956 Print
    1953 Fairfield NW
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina at the mid-century shows a landscape defined by the winding Alligator River and the rural settlements of the inner banks. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through landings and churches like Kilkenny Landing, Union Chapel, and Sawyer.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1953 Map of Rocky Mount, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Rocky Mount, 1964 Print
    1953 Rocky Mount
    1964 Print · USGS
    Eastern North Carolina in the mid-fifties is defined by its deep river basins and the vast wetlands of the Tidewater. Genealogists can trace family roots through hubs like Kinston and New Bern or explore the wilderness of Pettigrew State Park and Lake Mattamuskeet.
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1954 Map of Rocky Mount
    1954 Map of Rocky Mount
    1954 Rocky Mount
    1954 Print · USGS
    Eastern North Carolina is mapped in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of sounds, swamps, and steam-era rail lines. Genealogists can trace the rural road networks and rail spurs connecting towns like Tarboro, Greenville, and the remote Columbia.
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