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Historical Maps of New Hanover County, North Carolina

What stories do these 78 old maps tell about New Hanover County's past? From 1942 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover New Hanover County's history through maps:

  • Trace New Hanover County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into New Hanover County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

New Hanover County, NC maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Topsail
    1942 Map of Topsail
    1942 Topsail
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Surf City, Holly Ridge, and other nearby areas
  2. 1942 Map of Wilmington
    1942 Map of Wilmington
    1942 Wilmington
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Wilmington, Leland, and other nearby areas
  3. 1942 Map of Cape Fear, 1956 Print
    1942 Map of Cape Fear, 1956 Print
    1942 Cape Fear
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Bald Head Island, Brunswick County, and other nearby areas
  4. 1946 Map of Snow Marsh
    1946 Map of Snow Marsh
    1946 Snow Marsh
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Southport, Kure Beach, and other nearby areas
  5. 1947 Map of Rocky Point
    1947 Map of Rocky Point
    1947 Rocky Point
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Wilmington, Navassa, and other nearby areas
  6. 1948 Map of Topsail
    1948 Map of Topsail
    1948 Topsail
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Surf City, Holly Ridge, and other nearby areas
  7. 1948 Map of Topsail
    1948 Map of Topsail
    1948 Topsail
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Surf City, Holly Ridge, and other nearby areas
  8. 1948 Map of Wilmington
    1948 Map of Wilmington
    1948 Wilmington
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Wilmington, Leland, and other nearby areas
  9. 1948 Map of Wilmington
    1948 Map of Wilmington
    1948 Wilmington
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Wilmington, Leland, and other nearby areas
  10. 1949 Map of Georgetown, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Georgetown, 1953 Print
    1949 Georgetown
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Goose Creek, Myrtle Beach, and other nearby areas
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