Old Maps of Valley Grove, Alabama for Academic Research

1. 1924 Map of Tuscumbia

   

   1924 Tuscumbia

   1924 Print · USGS

   North Alabama in the mid-twenties shows a landscape of river-oriented commerce and upland farming before the modern reservoir system. Genealogists can locate family landmarks from Leighton to Russellville, including Clements Mill, Ligon Springs, and the Morning Star School.

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4. 1926 Map of Tuscumbia

   

   1926 Tuscumbia

   1926 Print · USGS

   The Tennessee River valley and the northern ridges of the Black Warrior highlands appear here in the mid-twenties. Genealogists can trace family sites like Campbell Settlement or early centers such as Spring Valley Sta and Atepost.

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7. 1936 Map of Leighton

   

   1936 Leighton

   1936 Print · USGS

   Leighton and the surrounding Colbert County countryside are shown here in the mid-1930s as the Tennessee Valley Authority began transforming the region. Researchers can locate family-named sites like Bickley Place, community centers such as Valley Grove Ch, and the old Lagrange Cem.

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10. 1952 Map of Leighton, 1957 Print

    

    1952 Leighton

    1957 Print · USGS

    Leighton and the surrounding Colbert County countryside are captured here in the early fifties, from the Tennessee Valley flats to the heights of the southern ridges. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like La Grange Cem, Cole Cem, and the La Grange College Monument.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 1971 Map of Leighton, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Leighton

    1973 Print · USGS

    Leighton and the foothills of the Tennessee Valley are captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace genealogical roots through dozens of local landmarks, from Colbert County High School to historic sites like the La Grange Cem and Blythe Memorial Ch.

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28. 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.

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31. 2024 Map of Leighton, 2024 Print

    

    2024 Leighton

    2024 Print · USGS

    Colbert County’s mix of valley settlements and upland ridges is captured here in this modern survey of the Alabama landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through dozens of sites like Ligon Cem, Leighton, and the historic Cave Spring.

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