1980s Maps of Wilmington, North Carolina
Explore 5 historic maps of Wilmington 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 Wilmington'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.
- 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 1980s. This is your window into the past.
Wilmington, NC maps
(5)- 1980 Map of Castle Hayne, 1985 Print
1980 Castle Hayne1985 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1980 Map of Wrightsville Beach, 1985 Print
1980 Wrightsville Beach1985 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1980 Map of Scotts Hill, 1985 Print
1980 Scotts Hill1985 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1980 Map of Wilmington, 1985 Print
1980 Wilmington1985 Print · USGSWilmington 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. - 1984 Map of Wilmington, 1985 Print
1984 Wilmington1985 Print · USGSThe 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.
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