1940s Maps of Onslow County, North Carolina

Explore 11 historic maps of Onslow County 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 Onslow County'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.
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Start exploring Onslow County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Onslow County, NC maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Spicer Bay
    1942 Map of Spicer Bay
    1942 Spicer Bay
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Onslow County, including Holly Ridge, North Topsail Beach, and other nearby areas

  2. 1942 Map of Topsail
    1942 Map of Topsail
    1942 Topsail
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Onslow County, including Surf City, Holly Ridge, and other nearby areas

  3. 1942 Map of Maysville
    1942 Map of Maysville
    1942 Maysville
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Onslow County, including New Bern, Maysville, and other nearby areas

  4. 1942 Map of Swansboro
    1942 Map of Swansboro
    1942 Swansboro
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Onslow County, including Emerald Isle, Swansboro, and other nearby areas

  5. 1943 Map of Jacksonville
    1943 Map of Jacksonville
    1943 Jacksonville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Onslow County, including Jacksonville, Half Moon, and other nearby areas

  6. 1948 Map of Maysville
    1948 Map of Maysville
    1948 Maysville
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Onslow County, including New Bern, Maysville, and other nearby areas

  7. 1948 Map of Maple Hill
    1948 Map of Maple Hill
    1948 Maple Hill
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Onslow County, including Holly Ridge, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1948 Map of Swansboro
    1948 Map of Swansboro
    1948 Swansboro
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Onslow County, including Emerald Isle, Swansboro, and other nearby areas

  9. 1948 Map of Topsail
    1948 Map of Topsail
    1948 Topsail
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Onslow County, including Surf City, Holly Ridge, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1948 Map of New River
    1948 Map of New River
    1948 New River
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Onslow County, including Jacksonville, Piney Green, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1948 Map of Richlands
    1948 Map of Richlands
    1948 Richlands
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Onslow County, including Richlands, Haw Branch, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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