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1960s Maps of Cherokee County, Alabama

Explore 18 historic maps of Cherokee County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Cherokee County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Cherokee County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Cherokee County, AL maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Rome
    1961 Map of Rome
    1961 Rome
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northwest Georgia and neighboring Tennessee and Alabama are shown here at a moment of significant mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Central of Georgia or locate landmarks within Chickamauga and Chattanooga Nat Military Park.
  4. 1963 Map of Rome
    1963 Map of Rome
    1963 Rome
    1963 Print · USGS
    The tri-state corner of Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee is captured here during a period of massive reservoir expansion and post-war growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Ry or locate landmarks like Fort Oglethorpe and Cloudland Canyon State Park.
  7. 1966 Map of Borden Springs, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Borden Springs, 1967 Print
    1966 Borden Springs
    1967 Print · USGS
    Settlements along the Alabama-Georgia border were defined by the railroads and furnace industry in the 1960s. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Arrington Chapel Cem, the site of Tecumseh Furnace, and Borden Wheeler Springs.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1966 Map of Lyerly, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Lyerly, 1969 Print
    1966 Lyerly
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Chattooga River valley in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of ridge-and-valley agriculture and small rail-side settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Lyerly, Menlo, and Alpine Ch, or locate the Summerville State Fish Hatchery and the Central of Georgia rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1967 Map of Gaylesville
    1967 Map of Gaylesville
    1967 Gaylesville
    1967 Print · USGS
    Gaylesville and the surrounding Chattooga River valley are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape of small settlements and mountain gaps. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Randall Cem, Watson Chapel, and the Rinehart Jr High Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1967 Map of Chattoogaville, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Chattoogaville, 1968 Print
    1967 Chattoogaville
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Georgia-Alabama state line and the Chattooga River valley are captured here in the late sixties as the region's rural character remained intact. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Johnson Cem, visit Rock Hill Ch, or locate the old Fullerton School.
  19. 1967 Map of Piedmont NW, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Piedmont NW, 1969 Print
    1967 Piedmont NW
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama in the late sixties reveals a landscape of mountain ridges and rail-side settlements. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural life through Knightens Crossroads, Webb Sch, and the historic tracks of the Southern Railway.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1967 Map of Weisner Mountain, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Weisner Mountain, 1969 Print
    1967 Weisner Mountain
    1969 Print · USGS
    Cherokee and Etowah counties are captured in the late sixties as the rural landscape transitions between the Coosa River and the high ridge of Weisner Mountain. Researchers can trace ancestral connections to family-named hubs like Plano and Ball Flat, or locate historic local landmarks such as Davis Chapel and Lake Weisner.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1967 Map of Indian Mountain, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Indian Mountain, 1969 Print
    1967 Indian Mountain
    1969 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County, Alabama and Polk County, Georgia meet here in the late sixties along the slopes of the Appalachian foothills. Local historians can trace the foundations of the area through family-named landmarks and old communities like Forney, Bluffton, and Etna.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1967 Map of Cedar Bluff, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Cedar Bluff, 1969 Print
    1967 Cedar Bluff
    1969 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County, Alabama, is documented here in the late sixties as the newly created Weiss Reservoir reshaped the valley. Trace rural family roots at several historic intersections like Newberry Crossroads, Howells Crossroads, and St Marks Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1967 Map of Melson, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Melson, 1969 Print
    1967 Melson
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Alabama-Georgia state line runs through this mid-century river valley as the Coosa River transforms into the Weiss Reservoir. Researchers can locate numerous family landmarks and rural institutions, including Hardman Cem, Kirks Grove, and the Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1967 Map of Little River, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Little River, 1969 Print
    1967 Little River
    1969 Print · USGS
    The deep gorge of Little River Canyon and the surrounding Alabama plateau are captured here in the late sixties. Genealogists and hikers can trace old mountain roads to Dog Town, family burial sites like Starling Cem, and Walkers Chapel.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1967 Map of Centre, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Centre, 1969 Print
    1967 Centre
    1969 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County enters a period of significant landscape change in the late sixties as the Coosa River valley adapts to new reservoirs. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Harris Cem and Tates Chapel alongside landmarks like Yellow Creek Falls.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1967 Map of Jamestown, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Jamestown, 1969 Print
    1967 Jamestown
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama and the Georgia borderlands appear here in the late sixties as a landscape of dramatic ridges and quiet valley settlements. Genealogists and hikers can trace family sites like Smith Cem and Alexander Cem or explore the wilder reaches of Little River Canyon.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1967 Map of Piedmont, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Piedmont, 1969 Print
    1967 Piedmont
    1969 Print · USGS
    Piedmont and the surrounding valleys of the Alabama Piedmont are captured in the late sixties as the region's rail networks and mountain industry thrived. Researchers can trace family sites from McFrey Crossroads to Vigo, or locate old landmarks like Bethune Ch and Goshen Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1967 Map of Leesburg, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Leesburg, 1970 Print
    1967 Leesburg
    1970 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County enters a new era in the late sixties as the newly created Weiss Reservoir reshapes the Coosa River valley. Researchers can locate long-standing community landmarks like Olivers Chapel, Dixon Shop, and the Livingston Jr High Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1967 Map of Ellisville, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Ellisville, 1970 Print
    1967 Ellisville
    1970 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County, Alabama, is shown here in the late sixties as the rising Weiss Reservoir reshaped the northern landscape. Researchers can locate established community centers like Ellisville and Old Coloma, or find family sites near Jennings Chapel and Sanford Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1967 Map of Ballplay, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Ballplay, 1970 Print
    1967 Ballplay
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Coosa River valley in Northeast Alabama shows its traditional river-crossing network and rural hamlets in the mid-1960s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near several river crossings like Wagnon Ferry and Baskin Ferry, or old church sites like Macedonia Ch.
    3 unique versions available
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