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Old Maps of Bear Creek, North Carolina

Explore 14 old maps of Bear Creek, spanning from 1942 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Bear Creek, NC maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Swansboro
    1942 Map of Swansboro
    1942 Swansboro
    1942 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coast during the early 1940s reveals a world of intricate waterways and family-named landings before mid-century development. Genealogists and historians can trace old sites like Snead Ferry, Willis Landing, and the inland hub of Whitehouse Forks.
  4. 1948 Map of Swansboro
    1948 Map of Swansboro
    1948 Swansboro
    1948 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina's maritime character is preserved here in the late 1940s, centered on the historic waterfront at Swansboro. Researchers can trace the legacy of tidal commerce through numerous family-named sites like Willis Landing and Great Neck Landing.
  7. 1952 Map of Hubert, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Hubert, 1954 Print
    1952 Hubert
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Onslow County coast appears in the early fifties as a landscape of military reservations and tide-water settlements. Trace old family sites and maritime routes near Swansboro, Piney Grove Ch, and the many docks at Shell Rock Landing.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Beaufort, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Beaufort, 1965 Print
    1953 Beaufort
    1965 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coastline in the mid-fifties reveals an era of massive military expansion alongside traditional maritime life. Genealogists can trace family names and small settlements from Sealevel to Sneads Ferry or locate landmarks like Fort Macon.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Beaufort
    1954 Map of Beaufort
    1954 Beaufort
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of strategic military installations, sprawling wetlands, and thriving rail towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Wilmington, the rural reaches of Duplin County, and shoreline landmarks like Cape Lookout and Carolina Beach.
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 1991 Map of New River
    1991 Map of New River
    1991 New River
    1991 Print · USGS
    Coastal Onslow and Pender counties appear here in the early 1990s as the military and maritime economies matured. Researchers can trace the expansive Camp Lejeune grounds and find rural landings like Fulcher Landing and Sanders Landing.
  25. 1997 Map of Hubert, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Hubert, 2000 Print
    1997 Hubert
    2000 Print · USGS
    Coastal Onslow County at the close of the nineties shows a landscape defined by maritime heritage and military presence. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Camp Lejeune and locate local landmarks like Oak Grove Ch and Swansboro.
  28. 2010 Map of Hubert, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hubert, 2010 Print
    2010 Hubert
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Creek, including Swansboro, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and other nearby areas
  31. 2013 Map of Hubert, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hubert, 2013 Print
    2013 Hubert
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Creek, including Swansboro, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and other nearby areas
  34. 2016 Map of Hubert, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Hubert, 2016 Print
    2016 Hubert
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Creek, including Swansboro, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and other nearby areas
  37. 2019 Map of Hubert, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Hubert, 2019 Print
    2019 Hubert
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Creek, including Swansboro, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and other nearby areas
  40. 2022 Map of Hubert, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Hubert, 2022 Print
    2022 Hubert
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Onslow County coast near Hubert and Swansboro is mapped here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring maritime character of the region. Local historians can trace family ties at the Burn Family Cem, Campbell Cem, and the Oak Grove United Methodist Church.
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