1900s (20th Century) Maps of Cherokee, Alabama

Explore 14 historic maps of Cherokee from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Cherokee, AL maps

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  1. 1924 Map of Gravelly Springs
    1924 Map of Gravelly Springs
    1924 Gravelly Springs
    1924 Print · USGS
    Lauderdale County at the edge of the Tennessee River reveals a vibrant rural society in the mid-twenties, centered on the river and the rail line. Researchers can trace the heritage of vanished landmarks like Lyle Academy, the Colbert Shoals Canal, and the Oakland School (Colored).
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1925 Map of Barton, 1954 Print
    1925 Map of Barton, 1954 Print
    1925 Barton
    1954 Print · USGS
    Colbert and Franklin Counties are captured here in the mid-twenties, showing a landscape of river-valley agriculture and rugged uplands. Researchers can locate dozens of rural landmarks, from the rail stop at Barton to country schools like Whiteoak Sch and Jonesboro Sch.

  3. 1926 Map of Barton
    1926 Map of Barton
    1926 Barton
    1926 Print · USGS
    Northwest Alabama's river hills and rail corridors come alive in this mid-twenties survey of Colbert and Franklin Counties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Evening Shade Church, Back Creek School, and the settlement at Frankfort.

  4. 1926 Map of Gravelly Springs
    1926 Map of Gravelly Springs
    1926 Gravelly Springs
    1926 Print · USGS
    Northwest Alabama is seen here in the mid-twenties, when the river and rail lines dictated the rhythm of Lauderdale and Colbert counties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Lyle Academy, Youngs Store, and the Colbert Shoals Canal.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1929 Map of Barton
    1929 Map of Barton
    1929 Barton
    1929 Print · USGS
    In the late 1920s, this area of Northwest Alabama was a patchwork of creek-side farms and small railroad stops. Researchers can trace the layout of early rural life through community hubs like Barton, Crooked Oak, and the Evening Shade Ch school and church.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1935 Map of Cherokee
    1935 Map of Cherokee
    1935 Cherokee
    1935 Print · USGS
    Northern Alabama is captured in the mid-1930s as the TVA prepares to inundate the valley for the Pickwick Landing Reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Perkins Cem, Moontown Ch, and the town of Cherokee.

  7. 1936 Map of Barton
    1936 Map of Barton
    1936 Barton
    1936 Print · USGS
    Colbert County's rugged southern uplands are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing the intersection of new Tennessee Valley Authority power lines with traditional mountain life. Genealogists can locate family names at Barton Cem, Newsom Spring Sch, and the isolated Mt Zion Ch.

  8. 1953 Map of Barton, 1974 Print
    1953 Map of Barton, 1974 Print
    1953 Barton
    1974 Print · USGS
    Colbert County's corridor between Cherokee and Barton is shown here in the mid-1950s, highlighting the transition from railside commerce to the deep hollows of Mills Mountain Ridge. Researchers can find legacy sites like Mountain Mills School, the Old Newsom Springs Cem, and the Barton Compressor Station.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1954 Map of Cherokee, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Cherokee, 1958 Print
    1954 Cherokee
    1958 Print · USGS
    Cherokee and the Tennessee River valley are documented here in the mid-fifties as the region balanced its rail-town roots with new shoreline developments. Local historians can trace old wagon routes and family landmarks like Monk Chapel, Smithsonia, and the historic Natchez Trace.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 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

  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. 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

  13. 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.

  14. 1986 Map of Tuscumbia
    1986 Map of Tuscumbia
    1986 Tuscumbia
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River valley in the mid-1980s shows a landscape transformed by massive reservoirs and industrial hubs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of the Shoals area and locate rural communities like Tharp Town, Leighton, and Rogersville.
    3 unique versions available

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