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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Wilmington, North Carolina

Explore 20 historic maps of Wilmington from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Wilmington's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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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
    Wilmington and its coastal sounds are shown during the early years of the war, when the riverfront and beach communities were expanding. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Everett Creek, the riverside Ruins Anderson Landing, and the seaside Seabreeze resort.
  4. 1947 Map of Rocky Point
    1947 Map of Rocky Point
    1947 Rocky Point
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina just after the war shows a landscape of river-bend settlements and expanding rail lines. You can trace old family routes along Merricks Lane Road, locate historic sites like St. James Ch, and see the early industry at Castle Hayne.
  7. 1948 Map of Wilmington
    1948 Map of Wilmington
    1948 Wilmington
    1948 Print · USGS
    Wilmington and the New Hanover coast are captured here in the late 1940s, as the region's river-based industry and beach communities began their post-war expansion. Researchers can trace historical sites from the Ruins Anderson Landing to urban landmarks like Union Station and Customs House.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Beaufort, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Beaufort, 1965 Print
    1953 Beaufort
    1965 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coastline in the mid-fifties reveals an era of massive military expansion alongside traditional maritime life. Genealogists can trace family names and small settlements from Sealevel to Sneads Ferry or locate landmarks like Fort Macon.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Beaufort
    1954 Map of Beaufort
    1954 Beaufort
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of strategic military installations, sprawling wetlands, and thriving rail towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Wilmington, the rural reaches of Duplin County, and shoreline landmarks like Cape Lookout and Carolina Beach.
  16. 1970 Map of Wrightsville Beach, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Wrightsville Beach, 1972 Print
    1970 Wrightsville Beach
    1972 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hanover County comes into focus in the early seventies, showing the development of beach communities and mainland neighborhoods. Researchers can locate the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and trace waterways like Banks Channel and the Intracoastal Waterway.
  19. 1970 Map of Scotts Hill, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Scotts Hill, 1973 Print
    1970 Scotts Hill
    1973 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hanover and Pender Counties appear in the early 1970s as a landscape of tidal creeks and growing mainland settlements. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Prospect Cem, Oak Grove Ch, and the grounds of Blair Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1970 Map of Castle Hayne, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Castle Hayne, 1973 Print
    1970 Castle Hayne
    1973 Print · USGS
    The riverfront north of Wilmington comes into focus in the early 1970s as industrial growth meets rural North Carolina. Researchers can trace family roots at Wrightsboro or explore landmarks like St Stanislaus Ch and the New Hanover County Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1970 Map of Wilmington, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Wilmington, 1973 Print
    1970 Wilmington
    1973 Print · USGS
    Wilmington and its busy riverfront appear at a point of significant post-war growth in the early seventies. Trace the industrial footprint of the State Ports Authority, the location of Myrtle Grove, and community hubs like Legion Stadium.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1972 Map of Beaufort, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Beaufort, 1975 Print
    1972 Beaufort
    1975 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coast in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by massive military bases and coastal sounds. Trace rural family roots at Sarecta and Catherine Lake or explore the barrier islands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore.
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 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.
  40. 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.
  43. 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.
  46. 1990 Map of Wilmington
    1990 Map of Wilmington
    1990 Wilmington
    1990 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coast in the early nineties reveals a landscape defined by the convergence of the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic shore. Genealogists and historians can trace suburban growth and maritime infrastructure from the inland Kendall Chapel to coastal hubs like Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach.
  49. 1993 Map of Wilmington, 1999 Print
    1993 Map of Wilmington, 1999 Print
    1993 Wilmington
    1999 Print · USGS
    Wilmington and its surrounding riverfront communities are captured here in the 1990s as the city expanded southward toward Myrtle Grove. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through landmarks like St Thomas Cem and Providence Missionary Ch or locate the historic Old Town area.
  52. 1997 Map of Castle Hayne, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Castle Hayne, 2000 Print
    1997 Castle Hayne
    2000 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hanover County transitions from the industrial riverbanks of the late nineties to the growing suburban reaches north of the city. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Castle Hayne and Wrightsboro, or locate sites like St Stanislaus Ch and Cowpen Landing.
  55. 1997 Map of Scotts Hill, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Scotts Hill, 2000 Print
    1997 Scotts Hill
    2000 Print · USGS
    The coastal outskirts of Wilmington and Scotts Hill are shown in the late 1990s, revealing the rapid suburban growth along the Atlantic sound. Genealogists and local historians can trace neighborhood development alongside established sites like Prospect Cem, Oak Grove Ch, and Noble Jr High Sch.
  58. 1997 Map of Wrightsville Beach, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Wrightsville Beach, 2000 Print
    1997 Wrightsville Beach
    2000 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hanover County is shown here in the late 1990s as the suburbs of Wilmington reached the tidal marshes. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like Zion Chapel Cem and Shiloh Ch or explore the developed waterfront of Harbor Island.
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