Old Maps of Bethel, North Carolina for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 17 historic maps of Bethel. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Bethel, NC maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Parmele, 1971 Print
    1901 Map of Parmele, 1971 Print
    1901 Parmele
    1971 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain North Carolina at the turn of the century is defined here by the converging tracks at Parmele and the dense swampy lowlands. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and community hubs like Shiloh Mills, Dogtown, and the old Tram Road.

  2. 1902 Map of Parmele, 1959 Print
    1902 Map of Parmele, 1959 Print
    1902 Parmele
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Plain North Carolina at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the arrival of the railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots in early settlements like Conetoe, Shiloh Mills, and the rail junction at Parmele.

  3. 1953 Map of Rocky Mount, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Rocky Mount, 1964 Print
    1953 Rocky Mount
    1964 Print · USGS
    Eastern North Carolina in the mid-fifties is defined by its deep river basins and the vast wetlands of the Tidewater. Genealogists can trace family roots through hubs like Kinston and New Bern or explore the wilderness of Pettigrew State Park and Lake Mattamuskeet.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Rocky Mount
    1954 Map of Rocky Mount
    1954 Rocky Mount
    1954 Print · USGS
    Eastern North Carolina is mapped in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of sounds, swamps, and steam-era rail lines. Genealogists can trace the rural road networks and rail spurs connecting towns like Tarboro, Greenville, and the remote Columbia.

  5. 1981 Map of Robersonsville West
    1981 Map of Robersonsville West
    1981 Robersonsville West
    1981 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain settlements and railroad junctions define this 1980s landscape across the Pitt and Martin county lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous unnamed cemeteries and community hubs like Parmele, Hickory Grove Ch, and the Seaboard Coast Line tracks.

  6. 1981 Map of Conetoe
    1981 Map of Conetoe
    1981 Conetoe
    1981 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain settlements and expansive wetlands define this region in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named crossroads like Mayos Crossroads, find country sites like Johnson Ch, and follow the Seaboard Coast Line through Conetoe.

  7. 1985 Map of Rocky Mount
    1985 Map of Rocky Mount
    1985 Rocky Mount
    1985 Print · USGS
    The eastern North Carolina coastal plain in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by its river-and-rail heritage. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Rocky Mount, Greenville, and Wilson, or locate landmarks like East Carolina University and the Voice of America site.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 2010 Map of Conetoe, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Conetoe, 2010 Print
    2010 Conetoe
    2010 Print · USGS
    The coastal plains near Conetoe and Bethel are shown in this modern survey during a period of agricultural persistence. Researchers can locate specific family-named landmarks and rural settlements like Mildred, Dogtown, and Mayos Crossroads.

  9. 2010 Map of Robersonville West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Robersonville West, 2010 Print
    2010 Robersonville West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain settlements like Parmele and Whitehurst are documented here during a period of modern agricultural stability. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Flat Swamp Church Rd and the drainage of Briery Swamp.

  10. 2013 Map of Conetoe, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Conetoe, 2013 Print
    2013 Conetoe
    2013 Print · USGS
    The coastal plain of North Carolina is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the established communities of Conetoe and Bethel. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named routes and find the layout of small settlements like Mildred and Mayos Crossroads.

  11. 2013 Map of Robersonville West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Robersonville West, 2013 Print
    2013 Robersonville West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Coastal Plain settlements in Pitt and Martin Counties are captured here just after the turn of the millennium. Genealogists and local historians can trace the geography around Parmele, Whitehurst, and Oakley, or locate family landmarks near Flat Swamp Church Rd.

  12. 2016 Map of Conetoe, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Conetoe, 2016 Print
    2016 Conetoe
    2016 Print · USGS
    Edgecombe and Pitt counties meet in this agricultural landscape defined by a century of drainage engineering. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural road networks connecting Conetoe, Bethel, and Mildred alongside the Thomas Canal and Ballyhack Canal.

  13. 2016 Map of Robersonville West, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Robersonville West, 2016 Print
    2016 Robersonville West
    2016 Print · USGS
    Coastal Plain settlements and the convergence of three counties define this modern survey of eastern North Carolina. Researchers can trace the layout of Bethel, Robersonville, and Parmele alongside natural landmarks like Ross Swamp and Grindle Cr.

  14. 2019 Map of Robersonville West, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Robersonville West, 2019 Print
    2019 Robersonville West
    2019 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain settlements and wetlands dominate this modern survey of the North Carolina interior. Genealogists and historians can trace local family landmarks and rural communities from Bethel to Parmele while navigating the reaches of Flat Swamp and Grindle Cr.

  15. 2019 Map of Conetoe, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Conetoe, 2019 Print
    2019 Conetoe
    2019 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain farming and drainage engineering define the landscape around Conetoe and Bethel in the late 2010s. Trace local family lands near Mayos Crossroads and follow the paths of legacy waterways like Mitchell Swamp Canal and Thomas Canal.

  16. 2022 Map of Robersonville West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Robersonville West, 2022 Print
    2022 Robersonville West
    2022 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Pitt, Martin, and Edgecombe counties come into focus in the early 2020s, revealing a landscape defined by extensive coastal swamps. Researchers can trace the drainage patterns of Ross Swamp and Flat Swamp or locate family sites near Parmele and Whitehurst.

  17. 2022 Map of Conetoe, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Conetoe, 2022 Print
    2022 Conetoe
    2022 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Edgecombe and Pitt Counties comes into focus in this contemporary survey of its drainage canals and farming communities. Researchers can trace land ties along Burnette Farm Rd or explore the settlements of Conetoe and Mildred.

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