Old Maps of Albemarle Beach, Washington County for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Albemarle Beach. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Albemarle Beach.


Albemarle Beach, Washington County maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Plymouth
    1943 Map of Plymouth
    1943 Plymouth
    1943 Print · USGS
    The coastal plains and swamps of eastern North Carolina are captured here during the wartime era, showing a landscape defined by river navigation and drainage canals. Genealogists can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Ellis Store, St Lukes Ch, and small rail stops such as Acre Sta.

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 1954 Map of Roper North, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Roper North, 1957 Print
    1954 Roper North
    1957 Print · USGS
    The southern shores of Albemarle Sound are captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of maritime and rail commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Skinnersville, find old meeting houses like Shiloh Wonder Ch, and locate the Norfolk Southern crossing near Mackeys.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Westover, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Westover, 1957 Print
    1954 Westover
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke River delta meets the Albemarle Sound in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by tidewater agriculture and rail transport. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Saints Delight Ch, Zion Chapel, and the community of Westover.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1985 Map of Plymouth
    1985 Map of Plymouth
    1985 Plymouth
    1985 Print · USGS
    The coastal plains of Washington and Beaufort counties come into focus in the mid-eighties as a region defined by large-scale conservation and water-bound trade. Researchers can trace the layout of small farming towns like Pantego and Creswell alongside the vast waters of Phelps Lake and Lake Mattamuskeet.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2022 Map of Westover, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Westover, 2022 Print
    2022 Westover
    2022 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Roanoke and Cashie Rivers meets the Albemarle Sound in this modern coastal survey of Washington County. Local researchers can trace the roads connecting Westover and Roper, or locate landmarks like Saint Luke Cem and Louse Island.

  8. 2022 Map of Roper North, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Roper North, 2022 Print
    2022 Roper North
    2022 Print · USGS
    Coastal Washington County comes into focus in the early 2020s, showing the intersection of the Albemarle Sound shoreline with inland farming communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the road networks around Skinnersville, Roper, and Mackeys, or locate family-named features like Hawkins Br and Old Mill Cr.

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