1950s Maps of New Hanover County, North Carolina

Explore 5 historic maps of New Hanover 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 New Hanover County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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.
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Start exploring New Hanover County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


New Hanover County, NC maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Florence, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Florence, 1964 Print
    1953 Florence
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Fayetteville, Florence, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Beaufort, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Beaufort, 1965 Print
    1953 Beaufort
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Wilmington, Jacksonville, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Florence
    1954 Map of Florence
    1954 Florence
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Fayetteville, Florence, and other nearby areas

  4. 1954 Map of Beaufort
    1954 Map of Beaufort
    1954 Beaufort
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Wilmington, Jacksonville, and other nearby areas

  5. 1954 Map of Acme, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Acme, 1957 Print
    1954 Acme
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Leland, Navassa, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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