1970s Maps of Onslow County, North Carolina

Explore 6 historic maps of Onslow County 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 Onslow County'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.
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Start exploring Onslow County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Onslow County, NC maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Holly Ridge, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Holly Ridge, 1973 Print
    1970 Holly Ridge
    1973 Print · USGS
    Coastal Onslow and Pender counties come to life in this early 1970s orthophotomap showing the transition from forest to shore. Researchers can trace family landings like Morris Landing and Sears Landing or study the early layouts of Surf City and Topsail Beach.

  2. 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.

  3. 1975 Map of Jacksonville NW, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Jacksonville NW, 1977 Print
    1975 Jacksonville NW
    1977 Print · USGS
    Coastal Onslow and Jones counties in the mid-seventies are defined by the dense timberlands of the Hofmann Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural landscape near St Louis Ch and the watery reaches of Juniper Swamp and Bear Prong.

  4. 1977 Map of Kellum
    1977 Map of Kellum
    1977 Kellum
    1977 Print · USGS
    Coastal Onslow County in the late seventies is shown as a mix of managed timberlands and emerging suburban pockets. Genealogists and local historians can locate many rural cemeteries and community landmarks like White Oak High School and Kellum.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1978 Map of Jacksonville NE
    1978 Map of Jacksonville NE
    1978 Jacksonville NE
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Jones and Onslow county line meandered through the timberlands of the White Oak Pocosin in the late 1970s. Researchers can trace old family sites and transport routes like White Oak Ch, the Old RR Grade, and small Cem locations.

  6. 1978 Map of Jacksonville North
    1978 Map of Jacksonville North
    1978 Jacksonville North
    1978 Print · USGS
    Jacksonville and the New River valley were entering a period of significant growth in the late seventies. Researchers can trace the expansion of neighborhoods like Northwoods Park and Hawkside or locate rural landmarks such as Bethlehem Ch and Tar Landing.

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