Old Maps of St. Helena, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

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St. Helena, NC maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 1980 Map of Rocky Point, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Rocky Point, 1985 Print
    1980 Rocky Point
    1985 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pender County is shown in detail during the early eighties as agricultural fields and timberlands surrounded the river. Researchers can trace rural family sites and river landings including Rocky Point, Bells Crossroads, and Clarks Landing.

  8. 1981 Map of Burgaw
    1981 Map of Burgaw
    1981 Burgaw
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Pender County seat of Burgaw and its surrounding coastal plains are shown here in the early eighties as the rail-and-river economy persisted. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Murray Town, James Hopewell Ch, and the settlement of Van Eden.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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.

  10. 1986 Map of New River
    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.

  11. 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.

  12. 1991 Map of New River
    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.

  13. 1997 Map of Rocky Point, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Rocky Point, 2000 Print
    1997 Rocky Point
    2000 Print · USGS
    The coastal plain of Pender County comes into focus in the late nineties, showcasing the interplay between the Northeast Cape Fear River and established rural hubs. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and local institutions from Pender Academy to churches like St Matthews Ch and Antioch Ch.

  14. 2010 Map of Rocky Point, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rocky Point, 2010 Print
    2010 Rocky Point
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Helena, including Rocky Point, Highsmith, and other nearby areas

  15. 2010 Map of Burgaw, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Burgaw, 2010 Print
    2010 Burgaw
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Helena, including Burgaw, Murray Town, and other nearby areas

  16. 2013 Map of Rocky Point, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Rocky Point, 2013 Print
    2013 Rocky Point
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Helena, including Rocky Point, Highsmith, and other nearby areas

  17. 2013 Map of Burgaw, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Burgaw, 2013 Print
    2013 Burgaw
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Helena, including Burgaw, Murray Town, and other nearby areas

  18. 2016 Map of Rocky Point, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Rocky Point, 2016 Print
    2016 Rocky Point
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Helena, including Rocky Point, Highsmith, and other nearby areas

  19. 2016 Map of Burgaw, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Burgaw, 2016 Print
    2016 Burgaw
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Helena, including Burgaw, Murray Town, and other nearby areas

  20. 2019 Map of Rocky Point, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Rocky Point, 2019 Print
    2019 Rocky Point
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Helena, including Rocky Point, Highsmith, and other nearby areas

  21. 2019 Map of Burgaw, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Burgaw, 2019 Print
    2019 Burgaw
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Helena, including Burgaw, Murray Town, and other nearby areas

  22. 2022 Map of Burgaw, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Burgaw, 2022 Print
    2022 Burgaw
    2022 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pender County at the start of the 2020s shows the enduring layout of the county seat and its outlying agrarian settlements. Researchers can trace the development of Burgaw around the Pender County Courthouse or locate old rural centers like St. Helena and Murray Town.

  23. 2022 Map of Rocky Point, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Rocky Point, 2022 Print
    2022 Rocky Point
    2022 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pender County in the early 2020s shows a landscape of established rural communities defined by the winding Northeast Cape Fear River. Genealogists and local historians can locate Rileys Creek Cem, trace the lanes through St. Helena, or explore the expanse of the Burgaw Savannah.

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