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1980s Maps of Martin County, North Carolina

Explore 10 historic maps of Martin County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Martin County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Martin County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Martin County, NC maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Quitsna
    1981 Map of Quitsna
    1981 Quitsna
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke River floodplain in Bertie County is shown here in the early eighties, characterized by its winding oxbows and deep swamp forests. Local historians can trace riverside landings like Coniott Landing and quiet crossroads churches such as Siloam Ch and Indian Woods Ch.
  4. 1981 Map of Speed
    1981 Map of Speed
    1981 Speed
    1981 Print · USGS
    Edgecombe County at the dawn of the eighties reveals a landscape of railroad towns and riverfront hamlets shaped by the Tar River. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as White Chapel, Roberson Sch, and the rural community of Coakley.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1981 Map of Robersonsville West
    1981 Map of Robersonsville West
    1981 Robersonsville West
    1981 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain settlements and railroad junctions define this 1980s landscape across the Pitt and Martin county lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous unnamed cemeteries and community hubs like Parmele, Hickory Grove Ch, and the Seaboard Coast Line tracks.
  10. 1981 Map of Hamilton
    1981 Map of Hamilton
    1981 Hamilton
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke River basin in eastern North Carolina was home to tight-knit rural communities in the early 1980s. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous country landmarks like Spring Green Ch, the Edna Andrews Sch, and the small settlement of Huskanaw.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1981 Map of Oak City
    1981 Map of Oak City
    1981 Oak City
    1981 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, this area of Martin County was defined by its railroad hamlets and extensive swamp drainage systems. Researchers can locate many rural landmarks including Merritts Chapel, the Lookout Tower, and cemeteries near Hassell and Oak City.
  16. 1981 Map of Robersonsville East, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Robersonsville East, 1982 Print
    1981 Robersonsville East
    1982 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Martin County is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing the rail-reliant towns of Robersonville and Everetts. Local researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like Martin Academy, Willow Chapel, and Bear Grass.
  19. 1982 Map of Williamston
    1982 Map of Williamston
    1982 Williamston
    1982 Print · USGS
    Williamston and the surrounding Martin County countryside appear in the early 1980s as a hub of river commerce and rail transit. Researchers can trace family sites from Bear Grass to Woodland Acres, locating Staton-Biggs Cem and Riddicks Grove Ch.
  22. 1985 Map of Rocky Mount
    1985 Map of Rocky Mount
    1985 Rocky Mount
    1985 Print · USGS
    The eastern North Carolina coastal plain in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by its river-and-rail heritage. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Rocky Mount, Greenville, and Wilson, or locate landmarks like East Carolina University and the Voice of America site.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 1985 Map of Plymouth
    1985 Map of Plymouth
    1985 Plymouth
    1985 Print · USGS
    The coastal plains of Washington and Beaufort counties come into focus in the mid-eighties as a region defined by large-scale conservation and water-bound trade. Researchers can trace the layout of small farming towns like Pantego and Creswell alongside the vast waters of Phelps Lake and Lake Mattamuskeet.
    2 unique versions available
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