Old Maps of Swift, Alabama for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Swift. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Swift.


Swift, 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 2011 Map of Foley, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Foley, 2011 Print
    2011 Foley
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Swift, including Foley, Summerdale, and other nearby areas

  10. 2014 Map of Foley, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Foley, 2014 Print
    2014 Foley
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Swift, including Foley, Summerdale, and other nearby areas

  11. 2018 Map of Foley, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Foley, 2018 Print
    2018 Foley
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Swift, including Foley, Summerdale, and other nearby areas

  12. 2020 Map of Foley, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Foley, 2020 Print
    2020 Foley
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Swift, including Foley, Summerdale, and other nearby areas

  13. 2024 Map of Foley, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Foley, 2024 Print
    2024 Foley
    2024 Print · USGS
    Baldwin County at the modern peak of its development shows a landscape where aviation history and traditional settlements meet. Researchers can trace family sites at Little Rock Cem and Southside Cem or locate the sprawling Barin Field.

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