historical topo map of Wilmington, NC in 1948

1948 Map of Wilmington

USGS Topo · Published 1948

This historical map portrays the area of Wilmington in 1948, primarily covering New Hanover County as well as portions of Brunswick County. Featuring a scale of 1:62500, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Wilmington region at the time. Published in 1948, it is one of 2 known editions of this map due to revisions or reprints.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1948
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions17.72 x 21.75 inches

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