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Old Maps of Mooretown, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Mooretown. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Mooretown, NC maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 1980 Map of Mooretown, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Mooretown, 1985 Print
    1980 Mooretown
    1985 Print · USGS
    Pender County in the early eighties is captured here in a transition between its agricultural roots and the wild wetlands of the Holly Shelter Bay. Researchers can trace the riverfront near Mooretown and locate creek crossings at Pike Creek and Merricks Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1984 Map of Wilmington, 1985 Print
    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.
  22. 1990 Map of Wilmington
    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.
  25. 1997 Map of Mooretown, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Mooretown, 2000 Print
    1997 Mooretown
    2000 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pender County in the late nineties is defined by the winding Northeast Cape Fear River and the vast Holly Shelter Swamp. Local historians can trace family roots at Ashe Cem or locate the rural gathering spots of Mooretown and Island Creek Ch.
  28. 2010 Map of Mooretown, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mooretown, 2010 Print
    2010 Mooretown
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Mooretown, including New Hanover County, Pender County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2013 Map of Mooretown, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mooretown, 2013 Print
    2013 Mooretown
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Mooretown, including New Hanover County, Pender County, and other nearby areas
  34. 2016 Map of Mooretown, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Mooretown, 2016 Print
    2016 Mooretown
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Mooretown, including New Hanover County, Pender County, and other nearby areas
  37. 2019 Map of Mooretown, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Mooretown, 2019 Print
    2019 Mooretown
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Mooretown, including New Hanover County, Pender County, and other nearby areas
  40. 2022 Map of Mooretown, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Mooretown, 2022 Print
    2022 Mooretown
    2022 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pender County reveals its riverine character in this contemporary survey of the wetlands north of Wilmington. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Ashe Cem or follow the winding Northeast Cape Fear River past Mooretown.
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