Old Maps of Plymouth, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

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Plymouth, NC 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 Plymouth East, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Plymouth East, 1957 Print
    1954 Plymouth East
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain life in the mid-fifties centered on the rail hub of Plymouth and the surrounding marshlands. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Lily Valley Ch or trace the historic path of the Old Turnpike through the Dismal Swamp.
    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. 1979 Map of Plymouth West
    1979 Map of Plymouth West
    1979 Plymouth West
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke River lowlands and the industrial outskirts of Plymouth come into focus during the mid-1970s. Trace local history through the many rural churches and rail lines like Union Town Ch, Wares Chapel, and the Seaboard Coast Line.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 1998 Map of Plymouth East, 2001 Print
    1998 Map of Plymouth East, 2001 Print
    1998 Plymouth East
    2001 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina near the end of the century reveals a landscape defined by the Roanoke River and the edges of the East Dismal Swamp. Genealogists can trace local landmarks like Lily Valley Ch, Union Chapel, and the Tide Water Experimental Station.

  9. 1998 Map of Plymouth West, 2001 Print
    1998 Map of Plymouth West, 2001 Print
    1998 Plymouth West
    2001 Print · USGS
    Martin County in the late 1990s is captured here at the intersection of river-driven industry and deep rural heritage. Researchers can trace the layout of Plymouth and locate rural landmarks such as Poplar Chapel, Corinth Ch, and the small settlement of Dardens.

  10. 2010 Map of Westover, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Westover, 2010 Print
    2010 Westover
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Plymouth, including Roper, Elmwood, and other nearby areas

  11. 2010 Map of Plymouth West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Plymouth West, 2010 Print
    2010 Plymouth West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Plymouth, including Dardens, Hinson, and other nearby areas

  12. 2010 Map of Plymouth East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Plymouth East, 2010 Print
    2010 Plymouth East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Plymouth, including Pineridge, Bertie County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2013 Map of Plymouth West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Plymouth West, 2013 Print
    2013 Plymouth West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Plymouth, including Dardens, Hinson, and other nearby areas

  14. 2013 Map of Westover, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Westover, 2013 Print
    2013 Westover
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Plymouth, including Roper, Elmwood, and other nearby areas

  15. 2013 Map of Plymouth East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Plymouth East, 2013 Print
    2013 Plymouth East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Plymouth, including Pineridge, Bertie County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2016 Map of Plymouth West, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Plymouth West, 2016 Print
    2016 Plymouth West
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Plymouth, including Dardens, Hinson, and other nearby areas

  17. 2016 Map of Westover, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Westover, 2016 Print
    2016 Westover
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Plymouth, including Roper, Elmwood, and other nearby areas

  18. 2016 Map of Plymouth East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Plymouth East, 2016 Print
    2016 Plymouth East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Plymouth, including Pineridge, Bertie County, and other nearby areas

  19. 2019 Map of Westover, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Westover, 2019 Print
    2019 Westover
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Plymouth, including Roper, Elmwood, and other nearby areas

  20. 2019 Map of Plymouth East, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Plymouth East, 2019 Print
    2019 Plymouth East
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Plymouth, including Pineridge, Bertie County, and other nearby areas

  21. 2019 Map of Plymouth West, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Plymouth West, 2019 Print
    2019 Plymouth West
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Plymouth, including Dardens, Hinson, and other nearby areas

  22. 2022 Map of Plymouth East, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Plymouth East, 2022 Print
    2022 Plymouth East
    2022 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain settlements near the Bertie and Washington county line are documented here in recent detail. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations along Mackeys Rd, near the Washington County Courthouse, and out toward Macedonia.

  23. 2022 Map of Plymouth West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Plymouth West, 2022 Print
    2022 Plymouth West
    2022 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina lowlands meet industrial riverfronts in the early 2020s as the Roanoke River passes western Plymouth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural reaches of Dardens, Long Acre, and Hinson alongside Lanier Swamp.

  24. 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.

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