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Old Maps of Topsail, North Carolina

Explore 15 old maps of Topsail, spanning from 1942 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 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.
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 1980 Map of Topsail, 1985 Print
    1980 Map of Topsail, 1985 Print
    1980 Topsail
    1985 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coast at the dawn of the eighties reveals a sharp divide between the massive Holly Shelter Swamp and burgeoning shoreward communities. Trace the early footprints of Topsail and Woodside as they expand toward the waters of Topsail Sound.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 1997 Map of Topsail, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Topsail, 2000 Print
    1997 Topsail
    2000 Print · USGS
    The Pender County coast and its expansive wetlands were undergoing subtle changes at the end of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace old community landmarks like Blakes Chapel, St Johns Ch, and the rural settlement of Woodside.
  31. 2010 Map of Topsail, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Topsail, 2010 Print
    2010 Topsail
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Topsail, including Topsail Beach, Pender County, and other nearby areas
  34. 2013 Map of Topsail, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Topsail, 2013 Print
    2013 Topsail
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Topsail, including Topsail Beach, Pender County, and other nearby areas
  37. 2016 Map of Topsail, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Topsail, 2016 Print
    2016 Topsail
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Topsail, including Topsail Beach, Pender County, and other nearby areas
  40. 2019 Map of Topsail, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Topsail, 2019 Print
    2019 Topsail
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Topsail, including Topsail Beach, Pender County, and other nearby areas
  43. 2022 Map of Topsail, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Topsail, 2022 Print
    2022 Topsail
    2022 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pender County and its barrier islands are documented here during a period of significant residential expansion. Researchers can trace modern developments alongside maritime features like Holly Shelter Swamp, Topsail Sound, and Topsail Beach.
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