Old Maps of Blount County, Alabama

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  1. 1885 Map of Gadsden
    1885 Map of Gadsden
    1885 Gadsden
    1885 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama in the mid-1880s was a landscape of river-side landings and emerging rail towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the early foundations of Guntersville and Gadsden while locating rural landmarks like Hillian Store, Cottonville, and Law Landing.

  2. 1888 Map of Cullman
    1888 Map of Cullman
    1888 Cullman
    1888 Print · USGS
    Cullman and Morgan counties are shown in the late 1880s as the railroad fueled growth across the Sand Mountain region. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and commerce at Sobotka's Mill, Fort Bluff, and the riverside town of Blountsville.

  3. 1888 Map of Gadsden
    1888 Map of Gadsden
    1888 Gadsden
    1888 Print · USGS
    North Alabama's river valleys and plateau lands are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the region transitioned from river landings to rail transport. Researchers can locate early post offices and commerce centers like Hillian's Store, Guntersville, and the ferry at Ft Deposit.

  4. 1889 Map of Springville
    1889 Map of Springville
    1889 Springville
    1889 Print · USGS
    St. Clair County and its neighbors are mapped here during the late Victorian era as railroads began to transform the old plantation and river economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Henry's Mill, trace the path of Jackson's Trace, or find the location of old river crossings at Colman's Ferry.

  5. 1889 Map of Birmingham
    1889 Map of Birmingham
    1889 Birmingham
    1889 Print · USGS
    In the late nineteenth century, the Iron City was a growing urban core surrounded by intensive extraction sites and river crossings. Trace early industrial footprints at the Pratt Mines, Sloss Quarry, and the Old Irondale Furnace.

  6. 1892 Map of Cullman
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1892 Map of Birmingham
    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.

  8. 1892 Map of Springville
    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.
    7 unique versions available

  9. 1892 Map of Gadsden
    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.

  10. 1895 Map of Gadsden
    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.

  11. 1895 Map of Birmingham
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1903 Map of Gadsden
    1903 Map of Gadsden
    1903 Gadsden
    1903 Print · USGS
    Northern 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

  13. 1907 Map of Birmingham
    1907 Map of Birmingham
    1907 Birmingham
    1907 Print · USGS
    Jefferson 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

  14. 1936 Map of Hulaco
    1936 Map of Hulaco
    1936 Hulaco
    1936 Print · USGS
    During the mid-1930s, this portion of northern Alabama was a landscape of mountain crossroads and rural congregations. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Crawford Cem, Harvells Store, and local schools including Hulaco Sch.

  15. 1936 Map of Arab
    1936 Map of Arab
    1936 Arab
    1936 Print · USGS
    The town of Arab and the surrounding ridges of Marshall and Cullman counties appear here in the mid-1930s. Researchers can trace the early footprint of the Guntersville Reservoir alongside Ellenberg's Mill and Rocky Mtn Ch.

  16. 1936 Map of Brooksville
    1936 Map of Brooksville
    1936 Brooksville
    1936 Print · USGS
    Blount and Marshall Counties meet in the mid-1930s among the ridgelines of the Cherokee Basin. Researchers can trace the early road network of Old Tennessee State Highway No 38 to find old community hubs like Nixon Chapel and Oak Hill Sch.

  17. 1936 Map of High Point
    1936 Map of High Point
    1936 High Point
    1936 Print · USGS
    Marshall County's upland plateau is captured in the mid-1930s during a period of significant Tennessee Valley Authority activity. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Hyatt, High Point, and the Rock Spring Ch along the heights of Sand Mountain.

  18. 1936 Map of Holly Pond
    1936 Map of Holly Pond
    1936 Holly Pond
    1936 Print · USGS
    Blount County, Alabama, is captured here in the mid-1930s during the early years of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Researchers can trace the historical Old Tennessee Basin Cherokee Boundary Divide and the path of Big Spring Creek near State Highway No 38.

  19. 1948 Map of Arab, 1974 Print
    1948 Map of Arab, 1974 Print
    1948 Arab
    1974 Print · USGS
    Marshall County's upland plateaus and the Tennessee Valley Divide are captured here shortly after the Second World War. Researchers can trace rural lineages through sites like Johnsons Mill, Thrasher Crossroads, and the Brashier Chapel Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1949 Map of Hulaco, 1976 Print
    1949 Map of Hulaco, 1976 Print
    1949 Hulaco
    1976 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Cullman County and its neighboring borders are documented here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by the Tennessee Valley Divide. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Joppa, Ryan Crossroads, and Baileyton, or locate rural landmarks like Hulaco Sch and Mt Oak Church.

  21. 1950 Map of Arab
    1950 Map of Arab
    1950 Arab
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee Valley uplands in the mid-century are captured here, centered on the growing town of Arab and its surrounding ridge-country settlements. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Johnsons Mill, Ridgway Cem, and the rural community at Brashier Chapel.

  22. 1951 Map of Arkadelphia, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Arkadelphia, 1952 Print
    1951 Arkadelphia
    1952 Print · USGS
    Cullman County in the early fifties shows a landscape of ridge-top settlements and winding river valleys. Genealogists can locate rural landmarks like The Colony, McDonald Cem, and the Colony School nestled between Arkadelphia Mountain and the Mulberry Fork.
    5 unique versions available

  23. 1951 Map of Warrior, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Warrior, 1952 Print
    1951 Warrior
    1952 Print · USGS
    Northern Jefferson County's mining and river corridor is captured here in the early fifties, centered on the Warrior and Kimberly communities. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like the Mortimer Jordan Sch, Watts Union Ch, and the Louisville and Nashville rail line.
    8 unique versions available

  24. 1951 Map of Creel, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Creel, 1952 Print
    1951 Creel
    1952 Print · USGS
    North-Central Alabama in the early fifties was a region of high ridges and winding river forks where rural life centered on small crossroads. Genealogists can locate family landmarks at Partridge Crossroads, Red Hill Sch, and the New Zion Hill Ch community.
    5 unique versions available

  25. 1951 Map of Blount Springs, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Blount Springs, 1952 Print
    1951 Blount Springs
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Mulberry Fork and the Louisville and Nashville railroad defined life in these northern Alabama hills during the early fifties. Local historians can trace family locations near Blount Springs, Bangor, and Providence Ch, or locate the Blount Tunnel and Hayden High Sch.
    5 unique versions available

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