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1980s Maps of Sampson County, North Carolina

Explore 23 historic maps of Sampson County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Sampson County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Sampson County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Sampson County, NC maps

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  1. 1982 Map of Elizabethtown, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Elizabethtown, 1983 Print
    1982 Elizabethtown
    1983 Print · USGS
    Southeastern North Carolina's coastal plain is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape defined by the Cape Fear River and mysterious Carolina Bays. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail network of the Seaboard Coast Line through rural communities like Autryville, Ivanhoe, and the recreational hub of White Lake.
  4. 1984 Map of Harrells
    1984 Map of Harrells
    1984 Harrells
    1984 Print · USGS
    Sampson County settlement patterns in the early eighties are anchored by the rural community of Harrells. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Iron Mine Burial Park, Bland Sch, and the Melvin Cem.
  7. 1984 Map of Delway
    1984 Map of Delway
    1984 Delway
    1984 Print · USGS
    Coastal Plain landscapes along the Sampson and Duplin county line are shown in the early eighties, revealing a world of isolated crossroads and bay pocosins. Trace family roots at Evergreen Cem and Merritt Mem Cem, or locate landmarks like Taylors Bridge and the unique Pig In Bay.
  10. 1984 Map of Turkey
    1984 Map of Turkey
    1984 Turkey
    1984 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain settlements in Sampson County are mapped here in the early eighties, showing a landscape shaped by the SEABOARD rail line and numerous creek branches. Researchers can trace rural church history and family sites at St Stephens Ch, Piney Grove Ch, and Moltonville.
  13. 1984 Map of Atkinson
    1984 Map of Atkinson
    1984 Atkinson
    1984 Print · USGS
    The town of Atkinson and the Black River bottomlands are captured here in the early 1980s, revealing a landscape of family-run farms and vast bay-swamp geography. Researchers can trace local history through sites like New Zion Ch, Atkinson Cem, and the old Railroad Grade.
  16. 1984 Map of Wallace West
    1984 Map of Wallace West
    1984 Wallace West
    1984 Print · USGS
    In the 1980s, the Pender County countryside reflected a mix of New Deal planning and deep-rooted family history. Trace the layout of Penderlea or locate family sites like Alderman Cem and Newkirk Chapel along the Rockfish Creek basin.
  19. 1986 Map of Peacocks Crossroads
    1986 Map of Peacocks Crossroads
    1986 Peacocks Crossroads
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain farming and wetland communities thrive in Johnston County during the mid-1980s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landmarks and rural congregations, including Barefoot Cem, Holly Grove Ch, and Peacocks Crossroads.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1986 Map of Ingold
    1986 Map of Ingold
    1986 Ingold
    1986 Print · USGS
    Sampson County's rural landscape is captured here in the mid-1980s, centered on the river-fed communities of Ingold and Clear Run. Genealogists and researchers can trace numerous unnamed cemeteries and local institutions like Union High School and Salem Church.
  25. 1986 Map of Garland
    1986 Map of Garland
    1986 Garland
    1986 Print · USGS
    Sampson and Bladen counties in the mid-1980s are defined by the convergence of the South River and several distinctive Carolina Bays. Researchers can trace rural community centers through old landmarks like Smith Chapel, Antioch Ch, and Parkersburg.
  28. 1986 Map of Clinton South
    1986 Map of Clinton South
    1986 Clinton South
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain agriculture and transit dominate this mid-eighties record of southern Sampson County. Researchers can trace the roots of rural communities at Butlers Crossroads and Moltonville or locate family sites at St Paul Ch and Union Chapel.
  31. 1986 Map of Bonnetsville
    1986 Map of Bonnetsville
    1986 Bonnetsville
    1986 Print · USGS
    Sampson County's coastal plain in the mid-1980s is captured here, showing a landscape shaped by rural industry and deep-rooted communities. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like Elizabeth Ch, Robinson Chapel, and the community of Bonnetsville.
  34. 1986 Map of Timothy
    1986 Map of Timothy
    1986 Timothy
    1986 Print · USGS
    Sampson County's rural landscape is captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a network of family-named crossroads and country churches. Genealogists can trace local roots at Roanoke Chapel, Vann Crossroads, and the grounds of Midway High Sch.
  37. 1986 Map of Clinton North
    1986 Map of Clinton North
    1986 Clinton North
    1986 Print · USGS
    Sampson County during the mid-1980s shows a landscape of growing regional hubs and established rural crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Sandhills Cem, old school locations like Halls-Piney Grove Sch, and community landmarks from Browns Chapel to the Drive-in Theater.
  40. 1986 Map of Bearskin
    1986 Map of Bearskin
    1986 Bearskin
    1986 Print · USGS
    Sampson County in the mid-1980s is a landscape of rural crossroads and historic church communities. Researchers can trace family roots through local landmarks like Beaman Crossroads, Sampson Chapel, and the settlement of Kitty Fork.
  43. 1986 Map of Tomahawk
    1986 Map of Tomahawk
    1986 Tomahawk
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain river life and unique swamp geography define this Sampson County region in the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace rural lineages through sites like Trinity Ch and Harmony Ch or locate old river access points at Fowler Landing and Jackie Landing.
  46. 1986 Map of Newton Grove South
    1986 Map of Newton Grove South
    1986 Newton Grove South
    1986 Print · USGS
    Sampson County in the mid-1980s reveals a rural landscape shaped by ancient watercourses and deep-rooted church communities. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous crossroads and landmarks like Monks Crossroads, Hobbton, and Marys Chapel.
  49. 1986 Map of Newton Grove North
    1986 Map of Newton Grove North
    1986 Newton Grove North
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal Plain farmland meets civil war history in this mid-1980s survey of the Johnston and Sampson county border. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural congregations like Strickland Crossroads, Bentonville, and Antioch Ch.
  52. 1986 Map of Fayetteville
    1986 Map of Fayetteville
    1986 Fayetteville
    1986 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coastal plain appears in the mid-1980s as a bustling corridor of military installations and historic tobacco towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprints of Fort Bragg Military Reservation, Campbell University, and the rail lines of the Seaboard Coast Line RR.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1986 Map of White Lake
    1986 Map of White Lake
    1986 White Lake
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal Bladen County in the mid-1980s is a landscape of distinct Carolina Bays and state-protected timberlands. Local historians can trace the development around White Lake or locate family sites like Marshburn Cems and Hickory Grove Crossroads.
  58. 1986 Map of Rowan
    1986 Map of Rowan
    1986 Rowan
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Black River basin on the Bladen-Sampson county line is captured here in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape defined by expansive bays and river landings. Genealogists and local historians can locate Moore Swamp Ch, Salem Cem, and several historic river access points like Tar Landing.
  61. 1987 Map of Ammon
    1987 Map of Ammon
    1987 Ammon
    1987 Print · USGS
    Coastal plains and pocosin wetlands define this portion of Bladen County in the late eighties. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous local sites like Ammon, Windsor Ch, and the many family-named depressions like Cain Bay.
  64. 1987 Map of Autryville
    1987 Map of Autryville
    1987 Autryville
    1987 Print · USGS
    Settled along the South River in the late eighties, the area around Autryville maintains its rural rail-and-timber character. Researchers can trace historic church sites like St Johns Ch and Union Hill Ch or explore the unique geography of Bushy Lake.
  67. 1987 Map of Roseboro
    1987 Map of Roseboro
    1987 Roseboro
    1987 Print · USGS
    Roseboro and the surrounding Sampson County swamplands are captured here in the late twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by the South River. Researchers can locate numerous rural landmarks like Beaver Dam Sch, Mill Creek Ch, and an Old Railroad Grade.
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