Old Maps of Cleveland, Alabama for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 31 historic maps of Cleveland. 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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Cleveland, AL maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 1960 Map of Gadsden
    1960 Map of Gadsden
    1960 Gadsden
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northern Alabama in the mid-1950s is defined by the mighty Tennessee River and its massive reservoirs. Trace the development of Huntsville and Redstone Arsenal or explore the vast William B Bankhead National Forest.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1963 Map of Gadsden
    1963 Map of Gadsden
    1963 Gadsden
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northern Alabama underwent a dramatic mid-century transformation as the Tennessee Valley became a hub for defense and industry. Researchers can trace the development of the Redstone Arsenal, the route of the Natchez Trace Parkway, and long-standing rail lines like the Southern Railway.

  15. 1969 Map of Blountsville, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Blountsville, 1972 Print
    1969 Blountsville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Blount County in the late sixties is documented here as a landscape of winding river bends and highland ridges. Researchers can locate several rural landmarks including Antioch Ch, Blackwood Bend on the Locust Fork, and the historic Huntsville Meridian passing through Blountsville.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1975 Map of Cleveland, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Cleveland, 1977 Print
    1975 Cleveland
    1977 Print · USGS
    Mid-1970s Blount County comes into sharp focus in this aerial orthophotomap, showing the rural landscape around Cleveland as it appeared before modern development. Trace the winding Locust Fork and the settlement patterns near Allgood.

  17. 1975 Map of Blountsville, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Blountsville, 1977 Print
    1975 Blountsville
    1977 Print · USGS
    Blountsville and its surrounding Alabama hill country are seen in clear aerial detail during the mid-seventies. Local historians can trace land use patterns and rural homesteads near Blountsville and the smaller community of Royal.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1984 Map of Guntersville, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Guntersville, 1985 Print
    1984 Guntersville
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northern Alabama at the start of the eighties shows a landscape shaped by massive TVA impoundments and a robust rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace family land across Brindley Mountain or near old rail stops on the Louisville and Nashville RR and Southern Ry.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1984 Map of Birmingham North, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Birmingham North, 1985 Print
    1984 Birmingham North
    1985 Print · USGS
    North Alabama in the mid-eighties shows the bustling intersection of the Appalachian foothills and the Deep South's industrial heart. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Southern Railway and Seaboard System Railroad through towns like Oneonta, Leeds, and Springville.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 2011 Map of Blountsville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Blountsville, 2011 Print
    2011 Blountsville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Cleveland, including Blountsville, Rosa, and other nearby areas

  21. 2011 Map of Cleveland, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Cleveland, 2011 Print
    2011 Cleveland
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Cleveland, including Oneonta, Locust Fork, and other nearby areas

  22. 2014 Map of Blountsville, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Blountsville, 2014 Print
    2014 Blountsville
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Cleveland, including Blountsville, Rosa, and other nearby areas

  23. 2014 Map of Cleveland, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Cleveland, 2014 Print
    2014 Cleveland
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Cleveland, including Oneonta, Locust Fork, and other nearby areas

  24. 2018 Map of Cleveland, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Cleveland, 2018 Print
    2018 Cleveland
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Cleveland, including Oneonta, Locust Fork, and other nearby areas

  25. 2018 Map of Blountsville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Blountsville, 2018 Print
    2018 Blountsville
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Cleveland, including Blountsville, Rosa, and other nearby areas

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