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1970s Maps of Wilmington, North Carolina

Explore 5 historic maps of Wilmington 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Wilmington's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Wilmington's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Wilmington, NC maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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.
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