Old Maps of Geraldine, Alabama for Metal Detecting

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Geraldine, AL maps

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  1. 1885 Map of Gadsden
    1885 Map of Gadsden
    1885 Gadsden
    1885 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama in the mid-1880s was a landscape of river-side landings and emerging rail towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the early foundations of Guntersville and Gadsden while locating rural landmarks like Hillian Store, Cottonville, and Law Landing.

  2. 1888 Map of Gadsden
    1888 Map of Gadsden
    1888 Gadsden
    1888 Print · USGS
    North Alabama's river valleys and plateau lands are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the region transitioned from river landings to rail transport. Researchers can locate early post offices and commerce centers like Hillian's Store, Guntersville, and the ferry at Ft Deposit.

  3. 1892 Map of Gadsden
    1892 Map of Gadsden
    1892 Gadsden
    1892 Print · USGS
    North Alabama's river-and-rail economy is captured here in the late nineteenth century as Guntersville and Gadsden emerge as regional hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Birmingham Mineral R. R. or locate old community centers like Cottonville and Mt Zion.

  4. 1893 Map of Fort Payne
    1893 Map of Fort Payne
    1893 Fort Payne
    1893 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama is shown here in the late nineteenth century as the rail network transformed the valley floor. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named crossroads like Hoge's X Roads and vital river crossings including Coker Ferry and Sewell Ferry.

  5. 1895 Map of Gadsden
    1895 Map of Gadsden
    1895 Gadsden
    1895 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama at the close of the century was a landscape of river landings and mountain gaps where the Tennessee River met growing rail hubs. Genealogists can trace family holdings near Hillian Store, Cottonville, and the remote heights of Lookout Mountain.

  6. 1898 Map of Fort Payne, 1964 Print
    1898 Map of Fort Payne, 1964 Print
    1898 Fort Payne
    1964 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and Cherokee counties in the late 1890s are defined by the steep ridges of Lookout Mountain and a bustling network of river ferries. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous river crossings like Hardwick Ferry and early industrial sites such as Sloan Mill or Abernathy Mill.

  7. 1900 Map of Fort Payne
    1900 Map of Fort Payne
    1900 Fort Payne
    1900 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama is defined by its deep ridges and river valleys in the late nineteenth century. Researchers can trace the era's ferry network across the Coosa River and find old family-run landmarks like Wagners Store and Santy Mills.
    6 unique versions available

  8. 1903 Map of Gadsden
    1903 Map of Gadsden
    1903 Gadsden
    1903 Print · USGS
    Northern Alabama in the late nineteenth century centers on the busy Tennessee River corridor and its surrounding ridges. Trace old family sites and transport hubs like Hillian Store, Lovelace Landing, and the Mt Zion church.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1936 Map of Painter
    1936 Map of Painter
    1936 Painter
    1936 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and Marshall counties are shown here during the mid-1930s, documenting a landscape of plateau farms and essential creek crossings. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Blessing Sch, Dalrymple Cem, and rural centers like Whiton and Lathamville.

  10. 1936 Map of Crossville
    1936 Map of Crossville
    1936 Crossville
    1936 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County and the Sand Mountain area are shown here in the mid-1930s as a thriving rural community of small crossroads and family-named landmarks. Researchers can trace the locations of Orphir Sch, Friendship Ch, and early businesses like Gilbert Store.

  11. 1936 Map of Fyffe
    1936 Map of Fyffe
    1936 Fyffe
    1936 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County and the Sand Mountain plateau are captured here during the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of tightly-knit rural communities. You can trace early creek crossings like Old Sauty Mill Bridge and locate family landmarks such as Lusk Chapel Ch and Ten Broeck.

  12. 1946 Map of Fyffe, 1972 Print
    1946 Map of Fyffe, 1972 Print
    1946 Fyffe
    1972 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County enters a period of post-war growth on Sand Mountain as rural settlements like Fyffe and Ten Broeck began to expand. Genealogists and historians can trace family land near Gibson Crossroads, Warren Cem, and several local congregations including Beulah Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1947 Map of Painter, 1973 Print
    1947 Map of Painter, 1973 Print
    1947 Painter
    1973 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and Marshall counties are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the settled ridges of Sand Mountain. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near Painter and Geraldine, or locate sites like Gilbreath Chapel and Colvin Bridge.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1949 Map of Fyffe
    1949 Map of Fyffe
    1949 Fyffe
    1949 Print · USGS
    De Kalb County is shown in the late 1940s as a high-plateau farming community centered on the crossroads of Fyffe. Researchers can trace early family sites at Warren Cem Graveyard, find the old Ten Broeck landmark, or locate numerous rural pulpits like Old Corinth Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1949 Map of Crossville
    1949 Map of Crossville
    1949 Crossville
    1949 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County enters the post-war era as a thriving agricultural plateau centered on Sand Mountain and the Tennessee Valley. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous country churches and cemeteries like Pilgrim Rest Ch and Nicholson Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1949 Map of Painter
    1949 Map of Painter
    1949 Painter
    1949 Print · USGS
    De Kalb County settlements are spread across the plateau of Sand Mountain in the years following World War II. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous family sites and country parishes like Dalrymple Cem, Lathamville, and Concord Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1955 Map of Rome
    1955 Map of Rome
    1955 Rome
    1955 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee appear in the mid-fifties as a landscape of ridge-and-valley industry and river navigation. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Chattanooga, the iron works of Gadsden, and textile towns like Trion or Summerville.

  18. 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

  19. 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.

  20. 1958 Map of Rome, 1966 Print
    1958 Map of Rome, 1966 Print
    1958 Rome
    1966 Print · USGS
    Northwest Georgia and neighboring Tennessee and Alabama are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of high ridges and river valleys. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Seaboard Air Line RR and explore the bounds of Cloudland Canyon State Park or Fort Oglethorpe.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 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

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 1975 Map of Crossville, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Crossville, 1977 Print
    1975 Crossville
    1977 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County communities sit atop the Sand Mountain plateau and descend into Big Wills Valley during the mid-seventies. Genealogists can trace family names through the Red Hill Cem and Nicholson Cem or locate rural landmarks like Skirum and Liberty Hill Ch.
    2 unique versions available

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