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1950s Maps of Blount County, Alabama

Explore 21 historic maps of Blount County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Blount County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Blount County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Blount County, AL maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 1952 Map of Hulaco
    1952 Map of Hulaco
    1952 Hulaco
    1952 Print · USGS
    Across the rolling uplands of north Alabama in the early fifties, the Tennessee Valley Divide splits the landscape into distinct drainage basins. Local researchers can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Ryan Crossroads, Hog Jaw, and the Baileyton Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1953 Map of Birmingham, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Birmingham, 1964 Print
    1953 Birmingham
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama at mid-century shows a landscape defined by industrial expansion and the iron-rich ridges surrounding Birmingham. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks of the L & N RR or locate historic federal sites like the Anniston Ordnance Depot.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1956 Map of Birmingham
    1956 Map of Birmingham
    1956 Birmingham
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama in the mid-fifties exhibits a landscape of growing cities and deep-rooted industrial corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of suburban Mountain Brook or locate regional hubs like Sylacauga and Jasper.
  25. 1956 Map of Gadsden, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Gadsden, 1966 Print
    1956 Gadsden
    1966 Print · USGS
    North Alabama in the mid-1950s shows a region transformed by river engineering and federal industry. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of the Tennessee Valley through the growth of Huntsville, the sprawling Redstone Arsenal, and the expansive Guntersville Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1957 Map of Birmingham
    1957 Map of Birmingham
    1957 Birmingham
    1957 Print · USGS
    North-Central Alabama in the mid-fifties is an industrial powerhouse centered on the steel valleys and sprawling iron ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-linked growth of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, or locate rural landmarks like Talladega College and the Anniston Ordnance Depot.
  31. 1958 Map of Gadsden
    1958 Map of Gadsden
    1958 Gadsden
    1958 Print · USGS
    North Alabama comes alive in the late 1950s as the Tennessee Valley Authority’s massive river projects and the rise of the space industry reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Huntsville, Redstone Arsenal, and the riverside rail networks of the Southern railroad.
  34. 1958 Map of Altoona, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Altoona, 1960 Print
    1958 Altoona
    1960 Print · USGS
    The northern Alabama mountain-and-valley landscape comes into focus here in the late fifties, showcasing the mining and rail activity surrounding Altoona. Genealogists and local historians can locate many family-named landmarks, including the Robbins Cemetery, Snead Chapel, and the Thompson Bridge.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1958 Map of Susan Moore, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Susan Moore, 1960 Print
    1958 Susan Moore
    1960 Print · USGS
    Blount County in the late fifties shows a rural Alabama landscape defined by the winding Locust Fork. Researchers can trace old family sites near Snead Crossroads, locate the Royal Sch, or find ancestral plots at Mt Moriah Cem and Brown Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1958 Map of Brooksville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Brooksville, 1960 Print
    1958 Brooksville
    1960 Print · USGS
    North-central Alabama in the late fifties shows a rural landscape defined by deep valleys and the OLD CHEROKEE BOUNDARY. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through Eagle Sch, Dickson Cem, and settlements like Brooksville and Summit.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1958 Map of Ashville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Ashville, 1960 Print
    1958 Ashville
    1960 Print · USGS
    St. Clair County settlements and ridges are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the area's transition toward mid-century lakeside living. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Alverson Ch, Moore Cem, and the old rail stop at Whitney.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1958 Map of Holly Pond, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Holly Pond, 1960 Print
    1958 Holly Pond
    1960 Print · USGS
    Cullman and Blount Counties come together in the late fifties along the winding Black Warrior River Mulberry Fork. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous landmarks including Eidson Chapel, New Lebanon Cem, and the Old Cherokee Boundary.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1958 Map of Springville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Springville, 1960 Print
    1958 Springville
    1960 Print · USGS
    The valleys between BLOUNT MOUNTAIN and JONES MOUNTAIN are captured here in the late fifties as new highways began to reshape the landscape. Researchers can trace family roots through sites like Saint Clair Springs, Springville, and several rural landmarks like Holly Springs Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1958 Map of Douglas, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Douglas, 1960 Print
    1958 Douglas
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama's rural plateau comes into focus in this late 1950s survey of the crossroads around Douglas. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Liberty Hill Sch & Cem, Wesley Chapel, and Horton.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1958 Map of Oneonta, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Oneonta, 1960 Print
    1958 Oneonta
    1960 Print · USGS
    Oneonta and the surrounding Murphree Valley are captured in the late fifties as the regional rail and road networks shaped Blount County. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural landmarks from Chepultepec to Highland Lake, including Liberty Cem and Mountain Chapel.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1958 Map of Hyatt Gap, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Hyatt Gap, 1960 Print
    1958 Hyatt Gap
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century St. Clair and Blount counties are depicted here during a period of coal mining and valley farming. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through sites like Whitney Junction, Salem Ch Cem, and the Chandler Mountain Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  61. 1958 Map of Cleveland, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Cleveland, 1961 Print
    1958 Cleveland
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Blount County landscape in the late fifties is defined by the winding Locust Fork and the ridges of Sand Mountain. Genealogists can trace family roots at Chitwood Cem, Daileys Chapel, and the old Hendrick Mill.
    3 unique versions available
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