1970s Maps of New Hanover County, North Carolina

Explore 12 historic maps of New Hanover County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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New Hanover County, NC maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Kure Beach, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Kure Beach, 1972 Print
    1970 Kure Beach
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Southport, Kure Beach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1970 Map of Cape Fear, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Cape Fear, 1972 Print
    1970 Cape Fear
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Bald Head Island, Brunswick County, and other nearby areas

  3. 1970 Map of Hampstead, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Hampstead, 1972 Print
    1970 Hampstead
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Topsail Beach, Hampstead, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1970 Map of Wrightsville Beach, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Wrightsville Beach, 1972 Print
    1970 Wrightsville Beach
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, and other nearby areas

  5. 1970 Map of Carolina Beach, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Carolina Beach, 1973 Print
    1970 Carolina Beach
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1970 Map of Scotts Hill, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Scotts Hill, 1973 Print
    1970 Scotts Hill
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Wilmington, Ogden, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1970 Map of Castle Hayne, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Castle Hayne, 1973 Print
    1970 Castle Hayne
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Wilmington, Navassa, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1970 Map of Mooretown, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Mooretown, 1973 Print
    1970 Mooretown
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Mooretown, Pender County, and other nearby areas

  9. 1970 Map of Rocky Point, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Rocky Point, 1973 Print
    1970 Rocky Point
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Clarks Landing, Ashton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1970 Map of Wilmington, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Wilmington, 1973 Print
    1970 Wilmington
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Wilmington, Leland, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1972 Map of Beaufort, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Beaufort, 1975 Print
    1972 Beaufort
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Wilmington, Jacksonville, and other nearby areas

  12. 1974 Map of Georgetown, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Georgetown, 1978 Print
    1974 Georgetown
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers New Hanover County, including Goose Creek, Myrtle Beach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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