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Old Maps of Nelson, Alabama for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 7 historic maps of Nelson. 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.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Nelson.

Nelson, AL maps

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  1. 1907 Map of Opelika, 1963 Print
    1907 Map of Opelika, 1963 Print
    1907 Opelika
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Columbus, Auburn, and other nearby areas
  4. 1909 Map of Opelika
    1909 Map of Opelika
    1909 Opelika
    1909 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Columbus, Auburn, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1955 Map of Phenix City, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Phenix City, 1964 Print
    1955 Phenix City
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Columbus, Auburn, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1957 Map of Phenix City
    1957 Map of Phenix City
    1957 Phenix City
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Columbus, Auburn, and other nearby areas
  13. 1958 Map of Phenix City
    1958 Map of Phenix City
    1958 Phenix City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Columbus, Auburn, and other nearby areas
  16. 1964 Map of Lanett South, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Lanett South, 1966 Print
    1964 Lanett South
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Valley, Lanett, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1981 Map of Opelika, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Opelika, 1982 Print
    1981 Opelika
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Columbus, Auburn, and other nearby areas
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