Old Maps of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

1. 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.

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

3. ---

4. 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.

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

6. ---

7. 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

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

9. ---

10. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

12. ---

13. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

15. ---

16. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

18. ---

19. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

21. ---

22. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

24. ---

25. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

27. ---

28. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

30. ---

31. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

33. ---

34. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

36. ---

37. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

39. ---

40. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

42. ---

43. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

45. ---

46. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

48. ---

49. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

51. ---

52. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

54. ---

55. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

57. ---

58. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

60. ---

61. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

63. ---

64. 1990 Map of Wilmington

    

    1990 Wilmington

    1990 Print · USGS

    The North Carolina coast in the early nineties reveals a landscape defined by the convergence of the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic shore. Genealogists and historians can trace suburban growth and maritime infrastructure from the inland Kendall Chapel to coastal hubs like Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

66. ---

67. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

69. ---

70. 1997 Map of Holly Ridge, 1999 Print

    

    1997 Holly Ridge

    1999 Print · USGS

    Coastal North Carolina during the late nineties shows a landscape of barrier island growth and protected inland wetlands. Genealogists can trace family connections through numerous landings like Edens Landing and rural churches such as Stump Sound Ch.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

72. ---

73. 1997 Map of Browns Inlet, 1999 Print

    

    1997 Browns Inlet

    1999 Print · USGS

    The Onslow County coast at the close of the century shows a unique intersection of military training grounds and preserved beach wilderness. Researchers can trace the shifting sands and tidal reaches of Browns Inlet and Bear Island or locate markers along the Intracoastal Waterway.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

75. ---