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

Explore 8 historic maps of Cottontown 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.

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Cottontown, AL maps

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  1. 1936 Map of Town Creek
    1936 Map of Town Creek
    1936 Town Creek
    1936 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Lawrence and Colbert counties is captured here in the mid-1930s as modern power infrastructure arrived. Trace local roots at Mt Miles Ch, Macedonia Sch, and the crossings at Buck Bridge.

  2. 1950 Map of Town Creek
    1950 Map of Town Creek
    1950 Town Creek
    1950 Print · USGS
    North Alabama's rail and river corridor comes alive in the late 1940s, centered on the activity at Town Creek. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family life through landmarks like Winston Quarters, Old Mt Zion Church, and numerous burial grounds including Madding Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 1974 Map of Town Creek, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Town Creek, 1975 Print
    1974 Town Creek
    1975 Print · USGS
    The community of Town Creek is captured in the mid-1970s, flourishing along the Southern Railway at the Colbert and Lawrence county line. Local historians can trace dozens of family landmarks, from Winston Quarters and Hazlewood High School to the quiet Stanley Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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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