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1970s Maps of Pender County, North Carolina

Explore 8 historic maps of Pender County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 1970s, 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 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Pender County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Pender County, NC maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Hampstead, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Hampstead, 1972 Print
    1970 Hampstead
    1972 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pender County at the start of the 1970s reveals a landscape of quiet sounds and growing shoreline communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Hampstead or locate family markers near Topsail Beach and Mallory.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of Topsail, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Topsail, 1973 Print
    1970 Topsail
    1973 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pender County is shown in the early seventies as the barrier island developments began to grow alongside ancient swamp tracts. Trace family history and land use through the numerous rural churches like Union Bethel Ch and the vast reaches of the Holly Shelter Swamp.
  7. 1970 Map of Scotts Hill, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Scotts Hill, 1973 Print
    1970 Scotts Hill
    1973 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hanover and Pender Counties appear in the early 1970s as a landscape of tidal creeks and growing mainland settlements. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Prospect Cem, Oak Grove Ch, and the grounds of Blair Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1970 Map of Castle Hayne, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Castle Hayne, 1973 Print
    1970 Castle Hayne
    1973 Print · USGS
    The riverfront north of Wilmington comes into focus in the early 1970s as industrial growth meets rural North Carolina. Researchers can trace family roots at Wrightsboro or explore landmarks like St Stanislaus Ch and the New Hanover County Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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.
  16. 1970 Map of Mooretown, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Mooretown, 1973 Print
    1970 Mooretown
    1973 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pender County is documented here in the early seventies, showing a landscape of deep river swamps and scattered rural industry. Genealogists can locate Ashe Cem and Union Chapel Cem or trace the riverbank near Mooretown.
  19. 1970 Map of Rocky Point, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Rocky Point, 1973 Print
    1970 Rocky Point
    1973 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pender County comes into focus in the early 1970s, showing the intersection of river life and rail transport. Researchers can trace family roots through sites like Pender Academy, Rileys Creek Cem, and the settlement at Rocky Point.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 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.
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