1970 Map of Wilmington

About this map

Wilmington sits at a critical junction of industry and coastal geography, where the Cape Fear River meets the Brunswick River around the low-lying Eagle Island. This orthophotomap provides a clear view of the mid-century harbor infrastructure, including the State Ports Authority and the Seaboard Coast Line rail networks that serviced the city's waterfront. To the east, the landscape transitions from urban grids into residential developments and recreational spaces like Greenfield Park and the Pine Valley Country Club.