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1970s Maps of Wayne County, North Carolina

Explore 9 historic maps of Wayne County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Wayne County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Wayne County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Wayne County, NC maps

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  1. 1974 Map of Grantham, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Grantham, 1976 Print
    1974 Grantham
    1976 Print · USGS
    Western Wayne County in the mid-seventies is a landscape of winding creeks and rural crossroads. Local historians can trace established community centers like Grantham, Stevens Mill, and numerous country churches including Selah Ch and Bethany Ch.
  4. 1974 Map of Northwest Goldsboro, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Northwest Goldsboro, 1976 Print
    1974 Northwest Goldsboro
    1976 Print · USGS
    Wayne County just west of Goldsboro in the mid-1970s reveals a landscape of expanding institutional campuses and rural crossroads. Local historians can trace the grounds of CHERRY HOSPITAL, the community at Rosewood, and family landmarks like Spring Hill Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1974 Map of Princeton, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Princeton, 1976 Print
    1974 Princeton
    1976 Print · USGS
    Near the Johnston and Wayne county line in the mid-1970s, this area centers on the railroad town of Princeton and its surrounding wetlands. Local historians can locate numerous rural landmarks like Bakers Chapel, Raynor Town, and Bizzell Grove Memorial Gardens.
  10. 1974 Map of Southwest Goldsboro, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Southwest Goldsboro, 1976 Print
    1974 Southwest Goldsboro
    1976 Print · USGS
    Wayne County in the mid-seventies is a landscape of river-bottom swamps and growing rural towns along the rail lines. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and congregations from Dudley up to Genoa, including St Matthews Ch, Augusta Ch, and the Wayne Mem Park.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1977 Map of Mount Olive
    1977 Map of Mount Olive
    1977 Mount Olive
    1977 Print · USGS
    Mount Olive and the surrounding Wayne County farmlands are seen here in the late seventies as the region's rail and educational centers expanded. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and numerous rural congregations like Rones Chapel, Mt Gilead Ch, and Maplewood Cem.
  16. 1978 Map of Fremont
    1978 Map of Fremont
    1978 Fremont
    1978 Print · USGS
    Fremont and the surrounding Wayne County wetlands are shown in detail during the late seventies as the region maintained its rural character. Researchers can trace family roots at New Daniels Chapel, Mt Nelson Ch, and the schools of Norwayne Sch and Aycock High Sch.
  19. 1978 Map of Stantonsburg
    1978 Map of Stantonsburg
    1978 Stantonsburg
    1978 Print · USGS
    Stantonsburg and the rural crossroads of Wilson and Wayne counties are captured in the late 1970s before modern development. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Applewhite or visit community landmarks including St Lukes Ch and Union Grove Ch.
  22. 1978 Map of Dobbersville
    1978 Map of Dobbersville
    1978 Dobbersville
    1978 Print · USGS
    Sampson County and the surrounding tri-county area are shown in the late 1970s, characterized by rural settlements and expansive swamp systems. Genealogists can trace family connections through numerous country churches like Brownings Ch and Goshen Ch or locate homes near Suttontown.
  25. 1978 Map of Kenly East
    1978 Map of Kenly East
    1978 Kenly East
    1978 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain agriculture and rail-side industry meet in this late 1970s survey of the Johnston and Wayne County borders. Genealogists can locate family burial sites, rural parishes like Daniels Chapel, and old milling sites at Sasser Millpond and Newsom Millpond.
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