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1940s Maps of Pender County, North Carolina

Explore 6 historic maps of Pender County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Pender County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 Pender County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Pender 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 Burgaw
    1942 Map of Burgaw
    1942 Burgaw
    1942 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Pender County reveals a fascinating mix of swamp wilderness and planned agricultural colonies. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands in Penderlea Homesteads, explore the immigrant history of St. Helena, and locate features like the Prison Camp and Boney Mill Pond.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1947 Map of Rocky Point
    1947 Map of Rocky Point
    1947 Rocky Point
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina just after the war shows a landscape of river-bend settlements and expanding rail lines. You can trace old family routes along Merricks Lane Road, locate historic sites like St. James Ch, and see the early industry at Castle Hayne.
  13. 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
  16. 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
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