1940s Maps of Shell Island, Wrightsville Beach
Explore 2 historic maps of Shell Island from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Shell Island's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 Shell Island's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
Shell Island, Wrightsville Beach maps
(2)- 1942 Map of Wilmington
1942 Wilmington1942 Print · USGSCovers Shell Island, including Wilmington, Leland, and other nearby areas - 1948 Map of Wilmington
1948 Wilmington1948 Print · USGSCovers Shell Island, including Wilmington, Leland, and other nearby areas2 unique versions available
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