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Old Maps of Onslow County, North Carolina for Hiking & Exploration

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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
    Coastal Onslow County is shown during the early 1940s, mapping the intricate tidal system before the onset of modern beach development. Researchers can trace the original path of the Inland Waterway and locate old landmarks like Thomas Landing and Hobbs Point.
  4. 1942 Map of Topsail
    1942 Map of Topsail
    1942 Topsail
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Pender County coast was undergoing a military transformation in the early 1940s as infrastructure expanded around Camp Davis. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of family-named water access points like Howard Landing and Edens Landing along the edge of Topsail Sound.
  7. 1942 Map of Maysville
    1942 Map of Maysville
    1942 Maysville
    1942 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina during the early years of the war is captured here through its networks of swamp forests and river settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape through White Oak Sch, the Hadnot Ch, and rail stops along the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
  10. 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.
  13. 1943 Map of Jacksonville
    1943 Map of Jacksonville
    1943 Jacksonville
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Onslow County coastal plain at the height of the Second World War shows a landscape defined by timberlands and the growing importance of Jacksonville. Genealogists can locate family landmarks at Sabiston Crossing, rural communities like Pumpkin Center, and the route of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
  16. 1948 Map of Maysville
    1948 Map of Maysville
    1948 Maysville
    1948 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina's river-fed lowlands come to life in this late-forties survey of the Jones and Onslow county borderlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape from Polloksville down to Stella, locating landmarks like Tabernacle Sch and Lees Ch.
  19. 1948 Map of Maple Hill
    1948 Map of Maple Hill
    1948 Maple Hill
    1948 Print · USGS
    Southeastern North Carolina is mapped here just after the war, showing the deep swamp landscapes of the coastal plain. Genealogists and researchers can trace the roads connecting Maple Hill to Camp Davis and locate rural landmarks like Waltons Store.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 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.
  25. 1948 Map of Topsail
    1948 Map of Topsail
    1948 Topsail
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Pender County coastline is shown here in the late 1940s, when the maritime economy was centered on small inlets and landings. Researchers can trace the military history of Camp Davis or locate family sites at Edens Landing and Hampstead.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1948 Map of New River
    1948 Map of New River
    1948 New River
    1948 Print · USGS
    Coastal Onslow County underwent a massive transformation just after the war as the Marine Corps expanded its footprint along the New River. Researchers can trace early military infrastructure at the Peters Point Field Glider Base alongside civilian landmarks like Sneads Ferry and Mumfords Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1948 Map of Richlands
    1948 Map of Richlands
    1948 Richlands
    1948 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina's rural landscape comes alive in this post-war study of the Onslow and Duplin county borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Huffmantown, Potters Hill, and distinctive terrain like Hell Pocosin.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 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
  37. 1952 Map of Camp Lejeune, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Camp Lejeune, 1954 Print
    1952 Camp Lejeune
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal Onslow County is seen here during the mid-century expansion of the Camp Lejeune Military Reservation. Local historians can trace established communities like Piney Green and Kelluntown alongside early base housing at Midway Park.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1952 Map of Swansboro, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Swansboro, 1954 Print
    1952 Swansboro
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina at the midpoint of the century reveals a landscape defined by its waterways and a growing military footprint. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Swansboro, locate the Bogue Sch, or study the layout of Bogue Airfield and the Coast Guard Station.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1952 Map of Jacksonville South, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Jacksonville South, 1954 Print
    1952 Jacksonville South
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal Onslow County is seen here during the post-war expansion of military and civilian infrastructure along the New River. Genealogists and historians can locate Verona, the Georgetown High Sch, and the Peters Point Field Glider Base.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1952 Map of Browns Inlet, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Browns Inlet, 1955 Print
    1952 Browns Inlet
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina was defined by military training grounds and intricate tidal sounds during the early fifties. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the paths of the Intracoastal Waterway and name local features like Saunders Island and Shackelfoot Channel.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1952 Map of Spicer Bay, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Spicer Bay, 1955 Print
    1952 Spicer Bay
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Onslow County coast in the early fifties shows a landscape of tidal marshes and quiet landings before the era of modern beach development. Maritime researchers and local historians can trace the Intracoastal Waterway past Tar Landing, Ashe Island, and the coastal markers of Tower Six.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1952 Map of New River Inlet, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of New River Inlet, 1955 Print
    1952 New River Inlet
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Onslow County is shown in the early fifties during the expansion of the Camp Lejeune Military Reservation. Researchers can trace the mid-century shoreline from New River Inlet past the old settlement at Peru and the docks of Courthouse Bay.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1952 Map of Sneads Ferry, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Sneads Ferry, 1955 Print
    1952 Sneads Ferry
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Onslow County coastline comes alive in this mid-century survey, capturing the maritime character of the Sneads Ferry area before modern development. Genealogists can trace old family sites and rural landmarks like Little Zion Ch, Carrels Chapel, and the river landings at Fulcher and Sandford Landing.
    5 unique versions available
  58. 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
  61. 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.
  64. 1965 Map of Richlands
    1965 Map of Richlands
    1965 Richlands
    1965 Print · USGS
    Richlands and the surrounding coastal plains of Onslow County are captured here in the mid-sixties as rural communities were evolving. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and institutions like Huffmantown, Potters Hill Sch, and Bethany Chapel.
  67. 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.
  70. 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.
  73. 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.
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