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1980s Maps of New Hanover County, North Carolina

Explore 16 historic maps of New Hanover 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 New Hanover 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.
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Start exploring New Hanover County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

New Hanover County, NC maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Rocky Point, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Rocky Point, 1985 Print
    1980 Rocky Point
    1985 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pender County is shown in detail during the early eighties as agricultural fields and timberlands surrounded the river. Researchers can trace rural family sites and river landings including Rocky Point, Bells Crossroads, and Clarks Landing.
  4. 1980 Map of Castle Hayne, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Castle Hayne, 1985 Print
    1980 Castle Hayne
    1985 Print · USGS
    The coastal plains north of Wilmington are revealed in this 1980 infrared survey, showing the expansion of rural communities into the surrounding timberlands. Trace the winding Northeast Cape Fear River and the early footprints of Castle Hayne and Wrightsboro.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1980 Map of Mooretown, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Mooretown, 1985 Print
    1980 Mooretown
    1985 Print · USGS
    Pender County in the early eighties is captured here in a transition between its agricultural roots and the wild wetlands of the Holly Shelter Bay. Researchers can trace the riverfront near Mooretown and locate creek crossings at Pike Creek and Merricks Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1980 Map of Carolina Beach, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Carolina Beach, 1985 Print
    1980 Carolina Beach
    1985 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coast in the early eighties appears in striking infrared detail, showing the developed shoreline and the winding Cape Fear. Local historians can trace the paths of Snows Cut and locate landmarks like Kendall Chapel or the waters of Orton Pond.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1980 Map of Wrightsville Beach, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Wrightsville Beach, 1985 Print
    1980 Wrightsville Beach
    1985 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hanover County enters the 1980s as a burgeoning residential and resort hub along the Atlantic shore. Genealogists and historians can trace the early suburban footprints of Winter Park and Seagate alongside the tidal reaches of Bradley Creek.
  16. 1980 Map of Leland, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Leland, 1985 Print
    1980 Leland
    1985 Print · USGS
    Coastal Brunswick County is captured in the early eighties as its riverfront towns began to expand near the Cape Fear. Genealogists and local historians can locate early settlements like Phoenix and Malmo or trace the winding course of Hood Creek.
  19. 1980 Map of Kure Beach, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Kure Beach, 1985 Print
    1980 Kure Beach
    1985 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coast and the mouth of the Cape Fear River appear in vivid detail in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the shifting sands of Smith Island and the intricate tidal waterways of Buzzard Bay and Muddy Slough.
  22. 1980 Map of East Of Carolina Beach, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of East Of Carolina Beach, 1985 Print
    1980 East Of Carolina Beach
    1985 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coastline in the early 1980s is captured here through infrared aerial imagery. Researchers can trace the shifting sands and water patterns at Carolina Beach Inlet as it opens into the ATLANTIC OCEAN.
  25. 1980 Map of Scotts Hill, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Scotts Hill, 1985 Print
    1980 Scotts Hill
    1985 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hanover County is frozen in time during the early eighties, showing the region's transition from rural timberland to developing neighborhoods. Researchers can trace the winding paths of Pages Creek and Howe Creek or locate early layouts of Murraysville and Scotts Hill.
  28. 1980 Map of Cape Fear, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Cape Fear, 1985 Print
    1980 Cape Fear
    1985 Print · USGS
    The tip of the North Carolina coast is captured in the early 1980s via infrared aerial photography. Researchers can trace the natural shoreline of Smith Island and the drainage of Cape Creek near the point of Cape Fear.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1980 Map of Wilmington, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Wilmington, 1985 Print
    1980 Wilmington
    1985 Print · USGS
    Wilmington and the lower Cape Fear region appear in high-resolution detail in this 1980 color infrared study. Researchers can trace the riverfront development of Wilmington and the rural reaches of Town Creek and Myrtle Grove.
  34. 1980 Map of Hampstead, 1986 Print
    1980 Map of Hampstead, 1986 Print
    1980 Hampstead
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Pender County coastline and barrier islands are seen here in the early eighties as residential development began to expand around Hampstead. Genealogists and historians can trace the inland settlements of Browntown and the coastal landing at Kings Landing.
  37. 1984 Map of Leland
    1984 Map of Leland
    1984 Leland
    1984 Print · USGS
    Coastal Brunswick County in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of industrial expansion alongside ancient river systems. Genealogists and historians can trace rail history at Davis Yard or locate rural landmarks like Hooper Chapel and Lincoln Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1984 Map of Wilmington, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Wilmington, 1985 Print
    1984 Wilmington
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Lower Cape Fear region is shown here in the mid-1980s as the coastal corridor between Wilmington and the barrier islands experienced significant development. Researchers can trace historic river landings, the winding Intracoastal Waterway, and established communities from Castle Hayne to Topsail Beach.
  43. 1984 Map of Cape Fear, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Cape Fear, 1985 Print
    1984 Cape Fear
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Carolina coast at the mouth of the river is captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a mix of strategic military sites and barrier island geography. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point and the grounds of the Fort Fisher State Historic Site.
  46. 1986 Map of Whiteville
    1986 Map of Whiteville
    1986 Whiteville
    1986 Print · USGS
    Southeastern North Carolina and the South Carolina borderlands are captured here in the mid-1980s as a landscape of vast swamps and rail towns. Researchers can trace historic rail routes through Chadbourn, locate the namesake Lake Waccamaw, and explore family-named sites like Peacocks.
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