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Old Maps of Wayne County, North Carolina for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 58 historic maps of Wayne County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Wayne County, NC maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Kenly
    1902 Map of Kenly
    1902 Kenly
    1902 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain settlements in Johnston and Wilson Counties flourished along the rail lines during the early nineteen-hundreds. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Moores Crossroads and Hares Crossroads or trace the Atlantic Coast Line through Kenly and Micro.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1903 Map of Kenly
    1903 Map of Kenly
    1903 Kenly
    1903 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain settlements and crossroads thrive along the rail corridors of Johnston and Wilson counties at the dawn of the twentieth century. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Hornes Mill and Barnes Store or trace the early paths through Beulahtown and Kenly.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1904 Map of Wilson, 1942 Print
    1904 Map of Wilson, 1942 Print
    1904 Wilson
    1942 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain settlements and tobacco-country rail lines emerge in this turn-of-the-century look at eastern North Carolina. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Wilson, Stantonsburg, and Eureka alongside the Atlantic Coast Line railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1906 Map of Four Oaks
    1906 Map of Four Oaks
    1906 Four Oaks
    1906 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain farming and river commerce define Johnston County at the turn of the century. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Tarts Store and Bentonville (Beasley PO), alongside historic river crossings at Pierce's Ferry.
  13. 1908 Map of Four Oaks
    1908 Map of Four Oaks
    1908 Four Oaks
    1908 Print · USGS
    Johnston County’s agrarian landscape is captured here in the years following the turn of the century, centered on the rail commerce of Four Oaks. Researchers can trace the heritage of local families through landmarks like Peacocks Crossroads, Lees Mill, and Wentworth School.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1909 Map of Coharie
    1909 Map of Coharie
    1909 Coharie
    1909 Print · USGS
    Sampson County at the turn of the century is a landscape of creek-side millponds and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Owen Grove Church, Wilsons Store, and Enterprise School.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 1953 Map of Raleigh, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Raleigh, 1965 Print
    1953 Raleigh
    1965 Print · USGS
    Central North Carolina in the early sixties shows a landscape of growing towns and military hubs before the full expansion of the interstate system. Genealogists can trace family footprints across the Piedmont through Wake Forest, Siler City, and the large Fort Bragg Military Reservation.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 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.
  28. 1954 Map of Raleigh
    1954 Map of Raleigh
    1954 Raleigh
    1954 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont and Sandhills are captured in the mid-fifties during a period of steady regional growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of towns like Siler City or locate landmarks such as Falls of Neuse and Camp Mackall.
  31. 1957 Map of Goldsboro, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Goldsboro, 1958 Print
    1957 Goldsboro
    1958 Print · USGS
    Goldsboro and the surrounding tobacco and timber lands are captured here in the mid-fifties as the local rail network and military presence shaped Wayne County. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Old Smoky Cem, Garris Chapel, and Mays Store across the rural landscape.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1957 Map of Seven Springs, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Seven Springs, 1959 Print
    1957 Seven Springs
    1959 Print · USGS
    Eastern North Carolina was a patchwork of crossroads communities and swampy river bottoms in the late fifties. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Williams Millpond, trace rural congregations at Indian Springs, and find old centers like Scotts Store.
  37. 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.
  40. 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
  43. 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.
  46. 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
  49. 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.
  52. 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.
  55. 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.
  58. 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.
  61. 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.
  64. 1980 Map of Seven Springs
    1980 Map of Seven Springs
    1980 Seven Springs
    1980 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain life in eastern North Carolina comes into focus during the late seventies, centered on the oxbows of the Neuse River. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots at Outlaws Bridge, Husseys Crossroads, and the grounds of New Jerusalem Ch.
  67. 1980 Map of Williams, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Williams, 1981 Print
    1980 Williams
    1981 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain settlements and river bottomlands define this Wayne and Duplin County border region during the early eighties. Genealogists can trace family-named sites like Whitfields Pond or visit historic gathering places such as Indian Springs, Best Chapel, and Spring Creek Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1982 Map of Jason, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Jason, 1983 Print
    1982 Jason
    1983 Print · USGS
    Greene and Wayne counties are shown in the late seventies as a network of crossroads settlements and swamp-fed farmsteads. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural congregations like St Johns Ch, Cokers Crossroads, and Lovicks Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1982 Map of Southeast Goldsboro, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Southeast Goldsboro, 1983 Print
    1982 Southeast Goldsboro
    1983 Print · USGS
    Goldsboro and its southern outskirts are shown in the early eighties as military and suburban life intersected with the Neuse River lowlands. Researchers can locate numerous local churches and schools like Atkinson Chapel, Holly Green Ch, and Greenwood Sch.
    2 unique versions available
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