1890s Maps of Alabama

1. 1890 Map of Bessemer

   

   1890 Bessemer

   1890 Print · USGS

   Central Alabama emerges as an industrial powerhouse in the late nineteenth century as railroads weave through the ridges of Jefferson and Shelby counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Bessemer, the iron operations at Sloss, and remote landmarks like Woods Ferry.

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4. 1890 Map of Talladega

   

   1890 Talladega

   1890 Print · USGS

   Talladega and the surrounding river valleys are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the railroad and river economy flourished. Trace the locations of historic river crossings like Old Kymulga Ferry and local landmarks such as Odens Mill.

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7. 1891 Map of Clanton

   

   1891 Clanton

   1891 Print · USGS

   Chilton and Autauga counties are shown here in the 1890s, when the river-and-rail economy defined Central Alabama. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Clanton and rural landmarks like Big Spring Church, Adam's Ferry, and Ousley Store.

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10. 1891 Map of Ashland

    

    1891 Ashland

    1891 Print · USGS

    East Central Alabama in the late nineteenth century is defined by the sharp ridges of the mountains and the vital crossings of the Tallapoosa River. Genealogists can trace family movements across Malone's Ferry or locate vanished sites like the Pine Tuckey Town Site and Ironaton.

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13. 1892 Map of Cullman

    

    1892 Cullman

    1892 Print · USGS

    North-central Alabama's development is centered on the railroad corridor and rugged plateau country in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Sobotka's Mill, along the historic Stout's Road, or near the remote Newsome Sinks.

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16. 1892 Map of Birmingham

    

    1892 Birmingham

    1892 Print · USGS

    Birmingham and the surrounding iron district emerge in the late nineteenth century as a hub of heavy industry and rail expansion. Trace the early footprints of the Sloss Mine, locate river crossings like Doss Ferry, and find family-named landmarks like Hanby Mill.

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19. 1892 Map of Springville

    

    1892 Springville

    1892 Print · USGS

    Northeast Alabama at the end of the nineteenth century is a landscape of river crossings and expanding rail lines. Genealogists can trace family footprints at St. Clair Springs, Greensport, and numerous river crossings like Colman's Ferry or Goodwin's Mill.

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22. 1892 Map of Huntsville

    

    1892 Huntsville

    1892 Print · USGS

    North Alabama was a landscape of river ferries and rising rail hubs in the 1890s, caught here just as the region's industry began to modernize. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like the Monte Sano Hotel and trace old family-named sites from Thompsons Mill to Lemans Ferry.

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25. 1892 Map of Scottsboro

    

    1892 Scottsboro

    1892 Print · USGS

    Jackson County and the Tennessee River valley are captured here in the late nineteenth century, just as railroads began to reshape local commerce. Genealogists can trace family-named sites like Owen's Cross Roads, Carrick Mill, and Larkin Landing.

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28. 1892 Map of Talladega

    

    1892 Talladega

    1892 Print · USGS

    Talladega County and the Coosa River valley are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the regional rail network expanded through the mountains. Researchers can locate old river crossings like Chancelors Ferry, rural landmarks such as Edwards Store, and early hubs like Childersburgh.

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31. 1892 Map of Stevenson

    

    1892 Stevenson

    1892 Print · USGS

    Northeast Alabama and the Tennessee border in the 1890s reveal a landscape of mountain coves and vital river crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace rail junctions at Stevenson, river landings like Coffey's Ferry, and landmarks like Nickajack Cave.

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34. 1892 Map of Tallapoosa

    

    1892 Tallapoosa

    1892 Print · USGS

    The Georgia-Alabama borderlands at the end of the nineteenth century reveal a landscape of early industry and river-powered mills. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Allgood Mill, Rainwater Ford, and the Tecumseh Furnace ruins.

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37. 1892 Map of Gadsden

    

    1892 Gadsden

    1892 Print · USGS

    North Alabama's river-and-rail economy is captured here in the late nineteenth century as Guntersville and Gadsden emerge as regional hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Birmingham Mineral R. R. or locate old community centers like Cottonville and Mt Zion.

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40. 1892 Map of Bessemer

    

    1892 Bessemer

    1892 Print · USGS

    Central Alabama was at its industrial peak in the late nineteenth century as railroads and iron mines transformed the ridges south of Birmingham. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early foundations of Bessemer, the operations at Smith Mine, and rural crossings like Nunley's Ford.

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43. 1893 Map of Jasper

    

    1893 Jasper

    1893 Print · USGS

    Northern Alabama’s coal and timber country comes into focus in the 1890s as railroads began to penetrate the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named river crossings like Miller Ferry and Baltimore Ford or early industry at Gamble Mines.

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46. 1893 Map of Fort Payne

    

    1893 Fort Payne

    1893 Print · USGS

    Northeast Alabama is shown here in the late nineteenth century as the rail network transformed the valley floor. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named crossroads like Hoge's X Roads and vital river crossings including Coker Ferry and Sewell Ferry.

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49. 1895 Map of Stevenson

    

    1895 Stevenson

    1895 Print · USGS

    The Tennessee River valley and surrounding plateaus were a hub of rail and river commerce at the close of the century. Genealogists can trace family crossings at Island Creek Ferry or locate old communities like Bellefonte, Stevenson, and Valley Head.

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52. 1895 Map of Gadsden

    

    1895 Gadsden

    1895 Print · USGS

    Northeast Alabama at the close of the century was a landscape of river landings and mountain gaps where the Tennessee River met growing rail hubs. Genealogists can trace family holdings near Hillian Store, Cottonville, and the remote heights of Lookout Mountain.

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55. 1895 Map of Birmingham

    

    1895 Birmingham

    1895 Print · USGS

    Birmingham at the peak of its industrial boom is captured here as the city’s rail and mining networks spread through the surrounding valleys. Researchers can trace early iron production at Old Irondale Furnace or locate family roots at Doss Ferry and Pratt Mines.

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58. 1897 Map of Tallapoosa

    

    1897 Tallapoosa

    1897 Print · USGS

    The Georgia and Alabama borderlands are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the railroad and milling industries reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace family-named sites like Munroe Mill, early crossings at Rainwater Ford, and old depots at Rockrun Station.

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61. 1898 Map of Rome, 1960 Print

    

    1898 Rome

    1960 Print · USGS

    Northwest Georgia in the late nineteenth century is a landscape of mountain ridges and busy river confluences. Researchers can trace historic river crossings like Perkins Ferry and the rail-side growth of Summerville, Lindale, and Rome.

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64. 1898 Map of Fort Payne, 1964 Print

    

    1898 Fort Payne

    1964 Print · USGS

    DeKalb and Cherokee counties in the late 1890s are defined by the steep ridges of Lookout Mountain and a bustling network of river ferries. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous river crossings like Hardwick Ferry and early industrial sites such as Sloan Mill or Abernathy Mill.

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67. 1899 Map of Brookwood

    

    1899 Brookwood

    1899 Print · USGS

    Central Alabama at the close of the nineteenth century is a landscape of growing mining towns and vital river crossings. Trace the early industrial rail lines like the Birmingham Mineral R. R. and locate family landmarks such as Weaver Mill, Pratt Ferry, and Providence Ch.

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70. 1899 Map of Rome

    

    1899 Rome

    1899 Print · USGS

    Northwest Georgia and the Alabama border are captured in the late 1890s, when river travel and mountain gaps dictated the flow of commerce. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Miller Ferry, Raccoon Mills, and the thriving rail hub of Rome.

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73. 1899 Map of Wedowee, 1958 Print

    

    1899 Wedowee

    1958 Print · USGS

    Eastern Alabama and western Georgia are mapped here at the close of the nineteenth century, documenting the rural river-and-rail landscape. Researchers can trace historic crossings like Philpots Ferry and early industrial sites such as the Copper Mine.

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