Old Maps of DeKalb County, Alabama for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 192 historic maps of DeKalb County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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DeKalb County, 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. 1886 Map of Stevenson
    1886 Map of Stevenson
    1886 Stevenson
    1886 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama at the peak of the railroad era shows a landscape tied to the river and the rails. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Coffey's Store or locate river crossings such as Caperton Ferry and Snodgrass Ferry.

  3. 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.

  4. 1892 Map of Stevenson
    1892 Map of Stevenson
    1892 Stevenson
    1892 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama and the Tennessee border in the 1890s reveal a landscape of mountain coves and vital river crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace rail junctions at Stevenson, river landings like Coffey's Ferry, and landmarks like Nickajack Cave.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 1895 Map of Stevenson
    1895 Map of Stevenson
    1895 Stevenson
    1895 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River valley and surrounding plateaus were a hub of rail and river commerce at the close of the century. Genealogists can trace family crossings at Island Creek Ferry or locate old communities like Bellefonte, Stevenson, and Valley Head.
    6 unique versions available

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 1936 Map of Trenton
    1936 Map of Trenton
    1936 Trenton
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Georgia and Alabama borderlands are captured here in the mid-1930s as mountain life met the era's emerging highway and rail networks. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sand Mtn Academy, Hanna Cem, and the community of Rising Fawn.

  13. 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.

  14. 1936 Map of Ider
    1936 Map of Ider
    1936 Ider
    1936 Print · USGS
    The plateau of De Kalb and Jackson counties is captured here in the mid-1930s as a network of crossroads and family farms. Local historians can trace family roots through sites like Yorks Mill, Pilgrims Home Ch, and the Fuller Cem.

  15. 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.

  16. 1936 Map of Flat Rock
    1936 Map of Flat Rock
    1936 Flat Rock
    1936 Print · USGS
    Sand Mountain in the mid-thirties remains a landscape of high plateaus and remote community centers. Genealogists can trace family names at Smith Cem and Cooley Cem or locate the rural crossroads at Christian Home and Flat Rock.

  17. 1936 Map of Dugout Valley
    1936 Map of Dugout Valley
    1936 Dugout Valley
    1936 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County mountain life in the mid-1930s is captured here, showing the scattered farmsteads and schools along SAND MOUNTAIN. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Hawkins Chapel Sch, Blackburns Store, and Mt Parron Ch tucked between the ridges.

  18. 1936 Map of Rodentown
    1936 Map of Rodentown
    1936 Rodentown
    1936 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama hill country is captured here during the mid-thirties, showing the rural communities of Sand Mountain. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Whitesboro, Smith Chapel, and Duck Springs Sch.

  19. 1936 Map of Roden Gap
    1936 Map of Roden Gap
    1936 Roden Gap
    1936 Print · USGS
    The upland terrain along the DeKalb and Etowah county line is captured in the mid-1930s as the Tennessee Valley Authority began its systematic mapping. Researchers can trace rural landmarks like Wallace, Marcus Sch, and the natural pass at Roden Gap.

  20. 1936 Map of Chavies
    1936 Map of Chavies
    1936 Chavies
    1936 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County is captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of upland farms and mountain gaps along the Tennessee Basin Divide. Researchers can trace rural life through sites like Peeks Corner Sch, Bohannon Ford, and the many churches of Rainsville.

  21. 1936 Map of Dutton
    1936 Map of Dutton
    1936 Dutton
    1936 Print · USGS
    Sand Mountain and the Tennessee River valley appear here in the mid-thirties just as the landscape began to change. Trace the old community footprints of Dutton and Macedonia or locate family landmarks like Happy Hill Ch and Patterson Sch.

  22. 1936 Map of Sulphur Springs
    1936 Map of Sulphur Springs
    1936 Sulphur Springs
    1936 Print · USGS
    Lookout Mountain and the Alabama-Georgia borderlands are captured here in the mid-1930s. Researchers can trace families near Sulphur Springs or find landmarks like Amos Mill, Battelle, and the Lookout Chapel Sch.

  23. 1936 Map of Sylvania
    1936 Map of Sylvania
    1936 Sylvania
    1936 Print · USGS
    Sand Mountain's rural plateau comes to life in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of family farms and community centers. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Bowman Crossroads, Mahan Sch, or the Dean Chapel Cem.

  24. 1936 Map of Grove Oak
    1936 Map of Grove Oak
    1936 Grove Oak
    1936 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and Marshall counties are captured in the mid-1930s as the Tennessee Valley Authority began transforming the river landscape. Genealogists can locate numerous rural landmarks like Prospect Ch, Old Beulah Ch, and High Falls Bridge.

  25. 1936 Map of Little Falls
    1936 Map of Little Falls
    1936 Little Falls
    1936 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County, Alabama, is captured in the mid-1930s just as the Tennessee Valley Authority began modernizing the region. Researchers can trace rural life through the upland community of Violet Hill, its Violet Hill Ch, and the high ridges of Lookout Mountain.

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