Old Maps of Wilmington, North Carolina

Explore 20 old maps of Wilmington, spanning from 1942 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Wilmington, NC maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Wilmington
    1942 Map of Wilmington
    1942 Wilmington
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Leland, Carolina Beach, and other nearby areas

  2. 1947 Map of Rocky Point
    1947 Map of Rocky Point
    1947 Rocky Point
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Navassa, Ogden, and other nearby areas

  3. 1948 Map of Wilmington
    1948 Map of Wilmington
    1948 Wilmington
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Leland, Carolina Beach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Beaufort, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Beaufort, 1965 Print
    1953 Beaufort
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Jacksonville, New Bern, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Beaufort
    1954 Map of Beaufort
    1954 Beaufort
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Jacksonville, New Bern, and other nearby areas

  6. 1970 Map of Wrightsville Beach, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Wrightsville Beach, 1972 Print
    1970 Wrightsville Beach
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Wrightsville Beach, Ogden, and other nearby areas

  7. 1970 Map of Scotts Hill, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Scotts Hill, 1973 Print
    1970 Scotts Hill
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Ogden, Smith Creek, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1970 Map of Castle Hayne, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Castle Hayne, 1973 Print
    1970 Castle Hayne
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Navassa, Sedgefield, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1970 Map of Wilmington, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Wilmington, 1973 Print
    1970 Wilmington
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Leland, Navassa, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1972 Map of Beaufort, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Beaufort, 1975 Print
    1972 Beaufort
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Jacksonville, New Bern, and other nearby areas

  11. 1980 Map of Castle Hayne, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Castle Hayne, 1985 Print
    1980 Castle Hayne
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Navassa, Sedgefield, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1980 Map of Wrightsville Beach, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Wrightsville Beach, 1985 Print
    1980 Wrightsville Beach
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Wrightsville Beach, Ogden, and other nearby areas

  13. 1980 Map of Scotts Hill, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Scotts Hill, 1985 Print
    1980 Scotts Hill
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Ogden, Smith Creek, and other nearby areas

  14. 1980 Map of Wilmington, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Wilmington, 1985 Print
    1980 Wilmington
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Leland, Navassa, and other nearby areas

  15. 1984 Map of Wilmington, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Wilmington, 1985 Print
    1984 Wilmington
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Leland, Carolina Beach, and other nearby areas

  16. 1990 Map of Wilmington
    1990 Map of Wilmington
    1990 Wilmington
    1990 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Leland, Carolina Beach, and other nearby areas

  17. 1993 Map of Wilmington, 1999 Print
    1993 Map of Wilmington, 1999 Print
    1993 Wilmington
    1999 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Leland, Navassa, and other nearby areas

  18. 1997 Map of Castle Hayne, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Castle Hayne, 2000 Print
    1997 Castle Hayne
    2000 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Navassa, Sedgefield, and other nearby areas

  19. 1997 Map of Scotts Hill, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Scotts Hill, 2000 Print
    1997 Scotts Hill
    2000 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Ogden, Smith Creek, and other nearby areas

  20. 1997 Map of Wrightsville Beach, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Wrightsville Beach, 2000 Print
    1997 Wrightsville Beach
    2000 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Wrightsville Beach, Ogden, and other nearby areas

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