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Old Maps of Foley, Alabama for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 35 historic maps of Foley. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Foley, AL maps

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  1. 1921 Map of Bon Secour
    1921 Map of Bon Secour
    1921 Bon Secour
    1921 Print · USGS
    The Alabama coast is captured here in the early twentieth century, showing a landscape of rail-connected towns and untouched shorelines. Researchers can trace early infrastructure like the Ft. Morgan and Summerdale RR and find quiet coastal outposts like Josephine P.O. and Bon Secour.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1941 Map of Foley, 1964 Print
    1941 Map of Foley, 1964 Print
    1941 Foley
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal Baldwin County in the early 1940s shows the working landscape of the Gulf before the era of major development. Researchers can trace the Louisville and Nashville Railroad line, find local landmarks like Stone Quarry Bayou, and locate early community sites such as Miflin Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1943 Map of Foley
    1943 Map of Foley
    1943 Foley
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Baldwin County in the early 1940s shows a landscape of rail-end farming hubs and quiet bayou settlements before the rise of modern tourism. Genealogists and historians can trace local family roots through sites like Summerdale Cem, the Little Rock School, and the fishing village of Bon Secour.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1944 Map of Miflin
    1944 Map of Miflin
    1944 Miflin
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alabama and the Florida borderlands are captured here during the mid-forties, showing the quiet maritime life of the Gulf shore. Researchers can trace family-named points and old settlements like Josephine, Perdido Beach, and the Josephine School.
  13. 1957 Map of Pensacola, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Pensacola, 1967 Print
    1957 Pensacola
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle and Alabama coast are seen here at the height of the Cold War, showcasing a unique mix of military aviation and emerging beach tourism. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Old Corry Field, the lumber town of Bagdad, and the coastal reaches of Santa Rosa Island.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1959 Map of Pensacola
    1959 Map of Pensacola
    1959 Pensacola
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle and Alabama coast come alive in this late fifties survey of military aviation and maritime life. Genealogists can trace family roots in Bagdad, Loxley, and Milton while mapping the rails of the Louisville and Nashville.
  19. 1960 Map of Pensacola
    1960 Map of Pensacola
    1960 Pensacola
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle and Alabama's eastern shore are shown during a period of rapid military and coastal growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century footprints of Warrington, the Pensacola NAS (Chevalier), and the Blackwater River timber lands.
  22. 1978 Map of Pensacola, 1980 Print
    1978 Map of Pensacola, 1980 Print
    1978 Pensacola
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Gulf Coast at the end of the 1970s reveals a landscape shaped by maritime industry and a heavy naval presence. Researchers can trace the development of Pensacola alongside quiet coastal hamlets like Magnolia Springs and the historic Fort Pickens State Park.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1980 Map of Orange Beach
    1980 Map of Orange Beach
    1980 Orange Beach
    1980 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alabama was entering a new era of development in the late seventies, centered on the waterways of Baldwin County. Local historians can trace the early layouts of Orange Beach, the residential expansion on Ono Island, and landmarks like Lay Cem or the U S Naval Res Wolf Field.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1980 Map of Gulf Shores
    1980 Map of Gulf Shores
    1980 Gulf Shores
    1980 Print · USGS
    Gulf Shores and the Baldwin County coast are captured here in 1980, showcasing a landscape of maritime industry and early tourism. Trace the development of the Intracoastal Waterway and locate local landmarks like Swift Sch and Jack Edwards Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1980 Map of Elberta, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Elberta, 1981 Print
    1980 Elberta
    1981 Print · USGS
    The coastal plains of Baldwin County in the 1980s reveal a landscape of naval reservations and small-town growth. Trace family history at St Marks Cem or explore the outskirts of Elberta near the Horak Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1980 Map of Foley, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Foley, 1981 Print
    1980 Foley
    1981 Print · USGS
    Baldwin County at the start of the 1980s was a hub of aviation and rail transport as these Gulf Coast communities expanded. Local historians can trace the Louisville and Nashville rail line and locate landmarks like the OLF Barin U S Naval Reservation and Pine Rest Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1994 Map of Orange Beach, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Orange Beach, 1998 Print
    1994 Orange Beach
    1998 Print · USGS
    The Alabama coast in the mid-nineties shows the intricate meeting of bayou and beach before modern development peaked. Researchers can trace the legacy of coastal settlements like Josephine, locate the Lay Cem, and explore the 1994 layout of Gulf State Park.
  40. 2011 Map of Elberta, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Elberta, 2011 Print
    2011 Elberta
    2011 Print · USGS
    Elberta and the surrounding Baldwin County wetlands are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the area maintained its rural coastal character. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named routes and landmarks like Saint Marks Cemetery, Horak Airport, and the Elberta Post Office.
  43. 2011 Map of Foley, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Foley, 2011 Print
    2011 Foley
    2011 Print · USGS
    Baldwin County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of growing southern towns and active energy production. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Summerdale Cemetery, locate the Foley Post Office, or identify sites like the West Foley Gas Field.
  46. 2011 Map of Gulf Shores, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Gulf Shores, 2011 Print
    2011 Gulf Shores
    2011 Print · USGS
    Coastal Baldwin County at the start of the century shows a blend of working waterfronts and modern resort development. Researchers can trace local history through sites like the Bon Secour Post Office, Wallace Cemetery, and Swifts Landing.
  49. 2011 Map of Orange Beach, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Orange Beach, 2011 Print
    2011 Orange Beach
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Alabama coast at the turn of the decade reveals a bustling network of marinas and waterfront communities along the Intracoastal Waterway. Trace the local geography of Orange Beach, Josephine, and Romar Beach alongside landmarks like Adventure Island Amusement Park.
  52. 2014 Map of Orange Beach, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Orange Beach, 2014 Print
    2014 Orange Beach
    2014 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alabama in the early 2010s shows a landscape defined by its complex bays and the growth of Orange Beach. Researchers can trace the development of Ono Island, the location of Columbia Southern University, and the intricate shorelines of Wolf Bay and Cotton Bayou.
  55. 2014 Map of Foley, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Foley, 2014 Print
    2014 Foley
    2014 Print · USGS
    Baldwin County at the mid-point of the 2010s shows a landscape of growing towns and active aviation hubs. Researchers can trace local genealogy and land use through features like Summerdale Cem, Bonner Field, and the Barin Naval Outlying Field.
  58. 2014 Map of Elberta, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Elberta, 2014 Print
    2014 Elberta
    2014 Print · USGS
    Baldwin County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of growing coastal communities and small-town grids. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Saint Marks Cemetery or follow the winding courses of Miflin Creek and Soldier Creek.
  61. 2014 Map of Gulf Shores, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Gulf Shores, 2014 Print
    2014 Gulf Shores
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Alabama coast is captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the rapid growth of Gulf Coast communities and the vital maritime arteries that sustain them. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites like Wallace Cem or locate infrastructure landmarks including Jack Edwards Airport and the Doctor W C Holmes Bridge.
  64. 2018 Map of Elberta, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Elberta, 2018 Print
    2018 Elberta
    2018 Print · USGS
    Elberta and eastern Foley are captured here during a period of steady growth in coastal Alabama. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Saint Marks Cem and follow the hydrological paths of the Blackwater River or Soldier Cr.
  67. 2018 Map of Gulf Shores, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Gulf Shores, 2018 Print
    2018 Gulf Shores
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Alabama coast in the late 2010s shows a sophisticated landscape of maritime commerce and shoreline communities between the Intracoastal Waterway and the gulf. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Gulf Shores, find the Wallace Cem, and locate the old settlement at Oak.
  70. 2018 Map of Foley, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Foley, 2018 Print
    2018 Foley
    2018 Print · USGS
    Baldwin County’s growing coastal corridor is documented here in the late 2010s, centered on the expanding street grid of Foley. Researchers can trace the development of regional aviation and local infrastructure through sites like the Barin Naval Outlying Field and the Pine Rest Cem.
  73. 2018 Map of Orange Beach, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Orange Beach, 2018 Print
    2018 Orange Beach
    2018 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alabama at the Florida border is showcased in this recent survey, featuring the developed shorelines of the Gulf Coast. Researchers can trace waterfront property lines and maritime features from Orange Beach to Ono Island, including landmarks like Columbia Southern University.
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