Join Free

1980s Maps of Onslow County, North Carolina

Explore 16 historic maps of Onslow County 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 Onslow County'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 Onslow County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Onslow County, NC maps

(16)
  1. 1980 Map of Richlands
    1980 Map of Richlands
    1980 Richlands
    1980 Print · USGS
    Richlands and the rural borders of Onslow, Duplin, and Jones counties are captured here at a time of deep-rooted community life. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Potters Hill Sch, Sandhill Baptist Church, and the settlement at Gregory Crossroads.
  4. 1980 Map of Catherine Lake, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Catherine Lake, 1981 Print
    1980 Catherine Lake
    1981 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina's rural landscape comes into focus in the early 1980s as the area around Catherine Lake balances traditional community life with modern transit. Researchers can trace several generations of local history through sites like Union Chapel Ch, St Mary Ch, and the sprawling Albert J Ellis Airport.
  7. 1980 Map of Potters Hill, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Potters Hill, 1981 Print
    1980 Potters Hill
    1981 Print · USGS
    The coastal plain of North Carolina comes alive in the late seventies, showing the rural communities of Duplin and Jones counties. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Quinns Store, Baysden Chapel, and the settlement at Potters Hill.
  10. 1980 Map of Holly Ridge, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Holly Ridge, 1985 Print
    1980 Holly Ridge
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Onslow County coast in the early eighties shows the rhythmic patterns of barrier island life and inland timbering. Genealogists and historians can locate old coastal sites like Morris Landing and Watts Landing along Topsail Sound.
  13. 1980 Map of Spicer Bay, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Spicer Bay, 1985 Print
    1980 Spicer Bay
    1985 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coast in the early eighties appears in sharp infrared detail, showing the tidal marshlands of Onslow County. Researchers can trace the shoreline of Stump Sound and locate landings like Thomas Landing and the reaches of Spicer Bay.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1981 Map of Haws Run
    1981 Map of Haws Run
    1981 Haws Run
    1981 Print · USGS
    Coastal Onslow County is shown in the early eighties as a landscape of rural crossroads and expansive wetlands. Researchers can locate local landmarks like Waltons Store, the Sky Manor Airport, and numerous community churches including Calvary Ch and New Bay Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1981 Map of Maple Hill
    1981 Map of Maple Hill
    1981 Maple Hill
    1981 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the crossroads at Maple Hill remained the heart of this three-county borderland. Local historians can trace the foundations of the community through its schools and churches like Pilgrims Rest Ch and the remote Angola Ch.
  22. 1981 Map of Folkstone
    1981 Map of Folkstone
    1981 Folkstone
    1981 Print · USGS
    Coastal Onslow County is shown here in the early eighties as a landscape shaped by vast wetlands and the railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Seaboard Coast Line through Folkstone or locate an Abandoned Landing Strip near Holly Ridge.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1981 Map of Maple Hill SW
    1981 Map of Maple Hill SW
    1981 Maple Hill SW
    1981 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pender and Onslow counties are captured in the early eighties, showcasing a wild landscape defined by the Holly Shelter Swamp. You can trace primitive access routes like Lodge Road through a terrain of isolated rises including Pine Island and Bryants Ridge.
  28. 1981 Map of Lyman
    1981 Map of Lyman
    1981 Lyman
    1981 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain life in Duplin County is documented here in the early eighties, showing a landscape shaped by rural industry and tradition. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like R Padnick and Horne alongside country churches like Davis Memorial Ch.
  31. 1981 Map of Richlands
    1981 Map of Richlands
    1981 Richlands
    1981 Print · USGS
    Richlands and the upper New River basin are captured here in the early eighties as rural life centered on the local swamps and pocosins. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Gregory Forks, Petersburg, and Harrison Chapel among the timberlands of Hofmann Forest.
  34. 1984 Map of Hadnot Creek
    1984 Map of Hadnot Creek
    1984 Hadnot Creek
    1984 Print · USGS
    The coastal forest and wetlands of Carteret and Jones counties are captured here in the mid-1980s. Local researchers can trace the drainages of the White Oak River and locate small family cemeteries near Hadnot Creek and Wolf Swamp.
  37. 1984 Map of Maysville
    1984 Map of Maysville
    1984 Maysville
    1984 Print · USGS
    The coastal plains of Jones and Onslow Counties are captured here in the early eighties, centered on the railroad hub of Maysville. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like White Oak Church, the Quarry near Belgrade, and the Seaboard rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1984 Map of Stella
    1984 Map of Stella
    1984 Stella
    1984 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina river life and military borders intersect in the 1980s along the winding White Oak River. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like Silverdale, Davis Chapel, and the riverside community of Stella.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1984 Map of Wilmington, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Wilmington, 1985 Print
    1984 Wilmington
    1985 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  46. 1986 Map of New River
    1986 Map of New River
    1986 New River
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal Onslow County in the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by military expansion and the preserved wetlands of the Carolina coast. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Jacksonville and small outlying communities like Richlands and Swansboro.
End of results
Showing maps 1-16 of 16

Top cities of Onslow County

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Onslow County?
  • What is the oldest map of Onslow County?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Onslow County for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Onslow County?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Onslow County?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Onslow County?
  • Where are historical maps of Onslow County sourced from?