Old Maps of Sheephead Rock, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Sheephead Rock. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Sheephead Rock, NC maps

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  1. 1946 Map of Snow Marsh
    1946 Map of Snow Marsh
    1946 Snow Marsh
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Lower Cape Fear region just after the war reveals a complex network of maritime defenses and tidal marshes. Researchers can trace the layout of Fort Fisher, locate the Old Lighthouse, and explore the vanished geography of Corncake Inlet.

  2. 1949 Map of Georgetown, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Georgetown, 1953 Print
    1949 Georgetown
    1953 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina coast and North Carolina borderlands appear here in the mid-century, prior to the major modern development of the Grand Strand. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad and locate coastal landmarks from Fort Caswell to McClellanville.

  3. 1967 Map of Georgetown
    1967 Map of Georgetown
    1967 Georgetown
    1967 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry and Grand Strand meet in the late sixties, showcasing a coastal landscape transitioning from river-based industry to seaside tourism. Researchers can trace the Intracoastal Waterway past Georgetown or locate historical sites like Fort Fisher and Murrells Inlet.

  4. 1970 Map of Kure Beach, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Kure Beach, 1972 Print
    1970 Kure Beach
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Lower Cape Fear region in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by military logistics and coastal history. Researchers can trace the layout of the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point or locate the Fort Fisher State Historic Site and The Rocks along the river.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1974 Map of Georgetown, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Georgetown, 1978 Print
    1974 Georgetown
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Carolina coast and Pee Dee region are shown here in the mid-seventies, just as the Grand Strand was maturing into a premier destination. Researchers can trace the inland rail corridors of the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad or explore the coastal reaches of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and Myrtle Beach State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1990 Map of Cape Fear
    1990 Map of Cape Fear
    1990 Cape Fear
    1990 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coastline at the decade's opening reveals a landscape of strategic military installations and barrier islands. Trace the maritime geography of the Cape Fear River, Bald Head Island, and Fort Fisher Air Force Sta.

  9. 1997 Map of Kure Beach, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Kure Beach, 1999 Print
    1997 Kure Beach
    1999 Print · USGS
    The Lower Cape Fear shoreline comes into focus here in the late twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by strategic military installations and coastal preservation. Researchers can trace the complex wetlands of Snows Marsh, the terminal at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, and the grounds of the Fort Fisher State Historic Site.

  10. 2010 Map of Kure Beach, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Kure Beach, 2010 Print
    2010 Kure Beach
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sheephead Rock, including Southport, Kure Beach, and other nearby areas

  11. 2013 Map of Kure Beach, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Kure Beach, 2013 Print
    2013 Kure Beach
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Sheephead Rock, including Southport, Kure Beach, and other nearby areas

  12. 2016 Map of Kure Beach, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Kure Beach, 2016 Print
    2016 Kure Beach
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Sheephead Rock, including Southport, Kure Beach, and other nearby areas

  13. 2019 Map of Kure Beach, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Kure Beach, 2019 Print
    2019 Kure Beach
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Sheephead Rock, including Southport, Kure Beach, and other nearby areas

  14. 2022 Map of Kure Beach, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Kure Beach, 2022 Print
    2022 Kure Beach
    2022 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina at the mouth of the Cape Fear River appears here in a detailed contemporary survey. Researchers can trace modern developments in Kure Beach, the ferry route to Southport, and the maritime landmarks around Bald Head Island and Zekes Island.

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