Old Maps of Trenton, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Trenton. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Trenton, NC maps

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  1. 1903 Map of Trent River, 1961 Print
    1903 Map of Trent River, 1961 Print
    1903 Trent River
    1961 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina at the turn of the century reveals a landscape defined by river landings and dense pocosin swamps. Genealogists can trace family connections through river landmarks like Murrill Landing or the crossroads at Phillips Crossroads and Olivers.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1904 Map of Trent River, 1936 Print
    1904 Map of Trent River, 1936 Print
    1904 Trent River
    1936 Print · USGS
    Jones and Craven Counties are defined by riverine trade and timber at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Fosque Landing and Phillips Crossroads or the path of the Atlantic and North Carolina railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 1982 Map of Trenton, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Trenton, 1983 Print
    1982 Trenton
    1983 Print · USGS
    Jones County in the early eighties centers on the river town of Trenton and the expansive Hofmann Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Olivers Crossroads, the Oak Grove Airfield, and numerous family-named chapels.

  6. 1985 Map of Kinston
    1985 Map of Kinston
    1985 Kinston
    1985 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain life and Cold War infrastructure meet in the mid-eighties as the Neuse River winds through agricultural heartlands. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Falling Creek Cem, old milling sites such as Tulls Mill, and the massive Voice of America Radio Towers.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2010 Map of Trenton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Trenton, 2010 Print
    2010 Trenton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Trenton, including Olivers, Olivers Crossroads, and other nearby areas

  8. 2013 Map of Trenton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Trenton, 2013 Print
    2013 Trenton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Trenton, including Olivers, Olivers Crossroads, and other nearby areas

  9. 2016 Map of Trenton, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Trenton, 2016 Print
    2016 Trenton
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Trenton, including Olivers, Olivers Crossroads, and other nearby areas

  10. 2019 Map of Trenton, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Trenton, 2019 Print
    2019 Trenton
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Trenton, including Olivers, Olivers Crossroads, and other nearby areas

  11. 2022 Map of Trenton, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Trenton, 2022 Print
    2022 Trenton
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Jones County seat of Trenton is shown here along the Trent River during the early 2020s. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural layout of Olivers, locate the Jones County Courthouse, and survey the edges of the White Oak Pocosin.

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