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1940s Maps of Fort Payne, Alabama

Explore 8 historic maps of Fort Payne from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Fort Payne's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Fort Payne's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Fort Payne, AL maps

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  1. 1946 Map of Dugout Valley, 1956 Print
    1946 Map of Dugout Valley, 1956 Print
    1946 Dugout Valley
    1956 Print · USGS
    De Kalb County is shown here in the mid-1940s, where the dramatic ridges of Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain frame a landscape of traditional farming and rail transport. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like White Hall Cem, Lea Chapel, and the rural community of Stamp.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1946 Map of Valley Head, 1956 Print
    1946 Map of Valley Head, 1956 Print
    1946 Valley Head
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Alabama-Georgia state line and the slopes of Lookout Mountain are captured here in the mid-1940s. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Southern Railroad corridor, rural schools like Moon Lake Sch, and local landmarks including Mentone and Valley Head.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1946 Map of Ft Payne, 1960 Print
    1946 Map of Ft Payne, 1960 Print
    1946 Ft Payne
    1960 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County’s rugged valley terrain is captured here just after the war, showing the industrial core of Fort Payne nestled beneath Lookout Mountain. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Fisher Crossroads, Manitou Cave, and the Log Cabin Chapel.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1946 Map of Chavies, 1964 Print
    1946 Map of Chavies, 1964 Print
    1946 Chavies
    1964 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County’s plateau and valley communities are captured in detail just after the war, showing the rural networks of Rainsville and Chavies. Researchers can locate old schools and river crossings like Log Cabin School, Suttell Ford, and the Mt Herman Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1947 Map of Dugout Valley
    1947 Map of Dugout Valley
    1947 Dugout Valley
    1947 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County’s high ridges and deep valleys are documented here just after the war, showing the rural communities of the Sand Mountain plateau. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Davenport Cem, New Home, and the original footprint of De Soto State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1947 Map of Valley Head
    1947 Map of Valley Head
    1947 Valley Head
    1947 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County and the Alabama-Georgia borderlands are captured here just after the war, showing the mountain communities and valley rail lines of the late 1940s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Jones Cem, Johns Chapel, and the Davenport Chapel School.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1947 Map of Ft Payne
    1947 Map of Ft Payne
    1947 Ft Payne
    1947 Print · USGS
    The valley city of Fort Payne and the surrounding ridges of DeKalb County appear in great detail during the late 1940s. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Fisher Sch, Manitou Cave, and the Glenwood Cem burial grounds.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1947 Map of Chavies
    1947 Map of Chavies
    1947 Chavies
    1947 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County ridge-and-valley country is captured here in the late 1940s, showing the rural uplands of SAND MOUNTAIN and the BIG WILLS VALLEY below. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Plainview Sch, Hughes Mill, and old river crossings at Franklin Ford.
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