1900s (20th Century) Maps of Alabama
Explore 1,690 historic maps of Alabama from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.
Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Alabama's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.
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Start exploring Alabama's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.
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(1,690)- 1900 Map of Fort Payne1900 Fort Payne1900 Print · USGSNortheast Alabama is defined by its deep ridges and river valleys in the late nineteenth century. Researchers can trace the era's ferry network across the Coosa River and find old family-run landmarks like Wagners Store and Santy Mills.6 unique versions available
- 1900 Map of Anniston1900 Anniston1900 Print · USGSNortheast Alabama thrived as a railroad and industrial crossroads at the turn of the century. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks and early transport hubs from the Coosa River to Anniston, including Salt Creek Church and Fowler Ferry.6 unique versions available
- 1901 Map of Wetumpka1901 Wetumpka1901 Print · USGSCentral Alabama at the dawn of the twentieth century was a landscape of river ferries and emerging rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named river crossings like Knights Ferry and Nobles Ferry or early community centers such as Nixburg and Eclectic.
- 1901 Map of Wetumpka1901 Wetumpka1901 Print · USGSCentral Alabama at the turn of the century centers on the river junctions and early rail lines of Elmore and Coosa Counties. Trace the historical routes of the Louisville & Nashville RR and find long-forgotten sites like Sykes Mills and Liberty Church.
- 1902 Map of Wedowee1902 Wedowee1902 Print · USGSThe Alabama and Georgia state line bisects this turn-of-the-century landscape of river crossings and hill-country settlements. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and commerce at Philpots Ferry, the Copper Mine, or the town of Wedowee.3 unique versions available
- 1903 Map of Gadsden1903 Gadsden1903 Print · USGSNorthern Alabama in the late nineteenth century centers on the busy Tennessee River corridor and its surrounding ridges. Trace old family sites and transport hubs like Hillian Store, Lovelace Landing, and the Mt Zion church.4 unique versions available
- 1903 Map of Wetumpka1903 Wetumpka1903 Print · USGSCentral Alabama at the turn of the century remains a landscape of river ferries and emerging rail lines along the Coosa River. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early locations of Sykes Mills, Liberty Church, and river crossings like Nobles Ferry.3 unique versions available
- 1904 Map of Rome1904 Rome1904 Print · USGSNorthwest Georgia and the Alabama borderlands are captured here during a period of heavy river traffic and expanding rail lines. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of river crossings like Freeman Ferry and early settlements such as Chubbtown or Raccoon Mills.4 unique versions available
- 1904 Map of Birmingham Coal District, 1967 Print1904 Birmingham Coal District1967 Print · USGSJefferson County’s coal-mining heritage is captured here at the start of the twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by industry and iron. Genealogists can trace family roots through coal-camp settlements like Blossburg, Pratt City, and Ensley, or locate old landmarks like Orphans Chapel and Banner Mines.
- 1905 Map of Waynesboro1905 Waynesboro1905 Print · USGSWayne County and the Tennessee-Alabama borderlands are captured here at the start of the century, showing a network of river landings and old stage stands. Researchers can trace the Nathez Trace and locate historic community hubs like Martins Mills, Whittens Stand, and Clifton.2 unique versions available
- 1905 Map of Bessemer Iron District1905 Bessemer Iron District1905 Print · USGSJefferson County was at the peak of its iron-mining boom at the turn of the century, centered on the dense rail networks of Bessemer. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace old residential pockets like Wylam and Brighton alongside the Spaulding Mine and numerous rural river crossings.3 unique versions available
- 1905 Map of Leeds, 1956 Print1905 Leeds1956 Print · USGSJefferson County industrial expansion meets early mountain settlements at the start of the century. You can trace the mineral economy through the Alfretta Mines and Lucy Duke Furnace, or locate family roots at Mount Pinson Pinson P.O. and Argo Station.
- 1906 Map of Birmingham Special1906 Birmingham Special1906 Print · USGSJefferson County’s coal and rail boom is in full swing on this 1906 sheet, revealing the early industrial footprint of the Birmingham district. Trace the foundations of mining towns like Brookside, find family roots at Mt Olive Church, or locate vanished operations like Banner Mines and Ono PO.4 unique versions available
- 1906 Map of Dadeville1906 Dadeville1906 Print · USGSThe Tallapoosa River valley is shown at the turn of the century, defined by its numerous river ferries and a burgeoning rail network. Genealogists can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Rocky Ridge Church, Mc Ritchie Mill, and the many river crossings including McCarty Ferry.3 unique versions available
- 1906 Map of Vandiver, 1954 Print1906 Vandiver1954 Print · USGSShelby and Jefferson counties appear as a network of high ridges and rural valley settlements at the turn of the century. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Hays Crossroads, Tinney Mill, and the Cave Spring School among the mountains.
- 1907 Map of Birmingham1907 Birmingham1907 Print · USGSJefferson and Blount counties are shown in the early twentieth century as the industrial heart of Alabama was taking shape. Genealogists can trace family roots through named landmarks like Box Schoolhouse, Watson PO, and the coal works at Watts Mines.5 unique versions available
- 1907 Map of Leeds1907 Leeds1907 Print · USGSJefferson County was an industrial and rail hub in the early twentieth century as iron mining and agriculture shaped its valleys. Genealogists can trace family names and early community nodes like Mount Pinson Pinson PO, Alfretta Mines, and Oakgrove Church.3 unique versions available
- 1907 Map of Talbotton1907 Talbotton1907 Print · USGSWest-central Georgia at the turn of the century is a landscape of ridges and rail-lines, dominated by the thermal waters of Warm Springs. Local historians can trace the foundations of Talbotton and rural life at Turntime Crossroads, Cataula Camp Ground, and Greens Mill.3 unique versions available
- 1907 Map of Bessemer Special1907 Bessemer Special1907 Print · USGSJefferson County industrial development is at its peak in the first decade of the century, centered on the heavy rail networks of the Jones Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace early community centers like Hopewell Church and Canaan Church alongside mining sites at Redding and Ware.4 unique versions available
- 1907 Map of Opelika, 1963 Print1907 Opelika1963 Print · USGSEastern Alabama and western Georgia come alive in this early 1900s survey of the rail-and-river economy. Genealogists can trace family names at Mitchell Crossroads, find rural landmarks like the Poor Farm, and locate historic river crossings like Dixon Ferry.
- 1908 Map of Columbus1908 Columbus1908 Print · USGSThe Chattahoochee riverfront at the dawn of the century shows the thriving river-and-rail economy of the Georgia-Alabama border. Genealogists and historians can trace early landings like BRADLEY LDG, rural congregations at Goodhope Church, and the operations at Cooks Mill.8 unique versions available
- 1908 Map of Vandiver1908 Vandiver1908 Print · USGSShelby and Jefferson Counties are shown here during a period of mountain-gap settlement and early industrial growth. Trace family roots at Cave Spring School, find old river crossings like De Shazo Mill Ford, and locate the Coosa Tunnel.3 unique versions available
- 1909 Map of Opelika1909 Opelika1909 Print · USGSEastern Alabama and western Georgia are seen here in the first decade of the twentieth century as the river-and-rail economy reached its peak. Genealogists and historians can trace old river crossings like Blanton Ferry, rural post offices such as Antioch Church Huckabee P O, and the path of the Chattahoochee Valley railroad.4 unique versions available
- 1909 Map of Columbiana, 1968 Print1909 Columbiana1968 Print · USGSShelby County at the start of the twentieth century was a vital junction for the Southern and L&N railroads. Local researchers can locate family landmarks like Watson Ford, several rural schools including Summer Hill School, and early churches like Lyon Church.
- 1910 Map of Montevallo1910 Montevallo1910 Print · USGSCentral Alabama’s coal and iron corridor is captured here at a peak of industrial expansion. Researchers can trace the heritage of vanished mining camps and family landmarks from Boothon to the Bibb Furnace (RUINS) and Sessions Chapel.4 unique versions available
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