Old Maps of Elizabeth City, North Carolina for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 10 historic maps of Elizabeth City. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Elizabeth City, NC maps

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  1. 1940 Map of South Mills, 1976 Print
    1940 Map of South Mills, 1976 Print
    1940 South Mills
    1976 Print · USGS
    Camden and Pasquotank counties are shown in the early 1940s as communities navigated the edges of the Dismal Swamp. Genealogists can locate family-named hubs like Pierceville and Johnsons Corner or trace the Norfolk Southern Railroad line.

  2. 1948 Map of Elizabeth City
    1948 Map of Elizabeth City
    1948 Elizabeth City
    1948 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina at the end of the 1940s reveals a landscape of massive swamps and vital rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named crossroads like Hastings Corner and Smiths Corner, or locate the old Lumber Mill and Norfolk Southern Railroad stops.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1952 Map of South Mills
    1952 Map of South Mills
    1952 South Mills
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina at mid-century reveals a complex network of timber mills and canal-side hamlets bordering the great wetlands. Trace ancestral roots and early industry through family landmarks like Lynchs Corner, the Dismal Swamp Canal, and Burnt Mills.

  4. 1953 Map of Norfolk, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Norfolk, 1954 Print
    1953 Norfolk
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia and northeastern North Carolina appear here during the post-war industrial boom, showing the critical rail-and-sea connections of Hampton Roads. Genealogists can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Gethsemane Ch, the Caledonia State Prison Farm, and the vast interior of the Dismal Swamp.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1982 Map of Pasquotank
    1982 Map of Pasquotank
    1982 Pasquotank
    1982 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the edge of the Great Dismal Swamp met the expanding infrastructure of Elizabeth City and the Pasquotank River. Researchers can trace the layout of community landmarks like Albemarle Academy, Samuel Chapel, and the industrial corridors of the NORFOLK SOUTHERN railroad.

  6. 1982 Map of Elizabeth City, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Elizabeth City, 1983 Print
    1982 Elizabeth City
    1983 Print · USGS
    Elizabeth City and its surroundings are captured in the early 1980s during a period of steady growth along the Pasquotank River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Elizabeth City State University, the U S Coast Guard Air Base, and community landmarks like Sawyers Creek Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1985 Map of Elizabeth City
    1985 Map of Elizabeth City
    1985 Elizabeth City
    1985 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina's rivers and sounds define the landscape of the mid-eighties, from the vast swamps to the historical waterfronts of Elizabeth City and Edenton. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern Ry or locate landmarks like Beaver Hill Cem and South Mills.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1997 Map of Elizabeth City, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Elizabeth City, 2000 Print
    1997 Elizabeth City
    2000 Print · USGS
    Elizabeth City and its surroundings in the late twentieth century highlight a riverfront community shaped by maritime traffic and aviation. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Sawyers Creek Church, New Oak Grove Cemetery, or the rural crossroads at Hastings Corner.

  9. 2022 Map of Elizabeth City, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Elizabeth City, 2022 Print
    2022 Elizabeth City
    2022 Print · USGS
    Elizabeth City and the surrounding coastal plain of the Albemarle region are shown here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate many family-named landmarks, including Boushall Cem, Enoch Sawyer Cem, and the Elizabeth City State University campus.

  10. 2022 Map of Pasquotank, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Pasquotank, 2022 Print
    2022 Pasquotank
    2022 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina comes to life in the early 2020s as the suburbs of Elizabeth City meet the wild Great Dismal Swamp. Genealogists can locate several family burial grounds, including the Pritchard Family Cem, and trace the industrial legacy of the Lumber Mill.

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