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Sketch showing route of the Burnside expedition [to Roanoke Island, N.C., February 6, 1862]: Format: image/map

1640 map of southern Virginia and eastern Florida: The title of this 1640 map, Virginiæ partis australis, et Floridæ partis orientalis, translates to "Virginia parts south and Florida parts east." At the time, Virginia included all the British land along the east coast, so the map covers the...; Format: image/map

1676 map of Carolina: 1676 map of Carolina drawn by British cartographer John Speed. This is one of the earliest published maps of the colony, and it reflects the colonists' limited understanding of the territory, as well as some amount of wishful thinking. The map appears to be...; Format: image/map

1696 map of Carolina: This French map of Carolina from 1696 shows major inlets and rivers. An inset of the Cooper and Ashley Rivers in what is now South Carolina shows the names and locations of settlers in the area.; Format: image/map

1709 map of North Carolina: An early representation of North Carolina. The map, published in 1709, shows the coast and the Outer Banks, and includes the names of the major inlets and rivers. The western part of the state is represented by open space dotted with tree and mountain icons,...; Format: image/map

1736 map of Carolina: 1736 map of the Carolinas, from southern Virginia to northern Florida. Major ports, barrier islands, and coastal counties are labeled by name, and western regions are labeled according to natural resources and the names and locations of Indian groups. The...; Format: image/article

1738 map of North Carolina: James Wimble's 1738 map shows the sounds and inlets of coastal North Carolina.; Format: image/map

1765 map of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia: This 1765 map depicts the southeastern colonies from southern Virginia to northern Florida (which was, at the time, East and West Florida.) When this map was drawn, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia extended as far west as the Mississippi River....; Format: image/map

1779 map of North Carolina: At first glance, this 1779 map of North Carolina appears to be a disorienting jumble of words. The counties are labeled, but their borders are not delineated. Rivers, on the other hand, are carefully labeled, as are court houses, chapels, and Quaker meeting...; Format: image/map

1796 map of North Carolina: This simple 1796 map of North Carolina clearly shows the names and locations of major rivers and a few towns. Hand-drawn mountain icons give a rough indication of topography.; Format: image/map

1814 county map of North Carolina: This 1814 map of North Carolina offers a clear illustration of the county borders at the time. Shading indicates topographical features. Western North Carolina is cropped off and inset in the bottom left corner of the map.; Format: image/map

1822 county map of North Carolina: 1822 color map of North Carolina, colored by county. The map indicates topographical features, and is shaded to show the locations of swamps and mountains. The structure of the major river basins is also clearly visible.; Format: image/map

1833 map of North Carolina and South Carolina: 1833 map of North and South Carolina, showing major roads and towns, with county borders highlighted in color. The western part of both states is cropped off.; Format: image/map

1853 map of North Carolina: Map titled "A new map of Nth. Carolina: with its canals, roads & distances from place to place, along the stage & steam boat routes." Shows North Carolina as it existed c. 1850.; Format: image/map

1860 county map of North Carolina and southern Virginia: This 1860 map of North Carolina and southern Virginia clearly shows the county borders at the time. The map also depicts major roads and towns.; Format: image/map

1861 map of North Carolina and South Carolina: An 1861 color map of North and South Carolina, shaded by county and showing the locations of major roadways and railroads.; Format: image/article

1869 map of North Carolina: An 1869 color map of North Carolina. The map is shaded in three colors according to the forestation in different areas of the state: "Region of Coast Growth," "Long Leaf Pines," and "Oaks." Additional markings show the locations of mineral resources, including...; Format: image/article

1875 railroad map of North Carolina and South Carolina: This 1875 railroad map of North and South Carolina is shaded by county. While the names of some of the railroad lines are difficult to read, the routes and major destinations are clearly visible.; Format: image/map

1891 railroad map of eastern North Carolina: 1891 railroad map of eastern North Carolina and Virginia. A blue highlighted line emphasizes the Norfolk and Western railroad line. Other railroad lines are visible. Lines highlighted in red show what appear to be major water routes.; Format: image/article

1896 county map of North Carolina: 1896 Board of Agriculture map of North Carolina shaded by county.; Format: image/article

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