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Old Maps of Sylvania, Alabama

Explore 16 old maps of Sylvania, spanning from 1886 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Sylvania, AL maps

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  1. 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.
  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.
  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
  10. 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.
  13. 1947 Map of Sylvania, 1976 Print
    1947 Map of Sylvania, 1976 Print
    1947 Sylvania
    1976 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County’s plateau communities are shown in detail during the mid-twentieth century as Rainsville and Sylvania began to expand along the highway. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like Double Spring Church, Mahan Cem, and the old Wilkes Store.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1950 Map of Sylvania
    1950 Map of Sylvania
    1950 Sylvania
    1950 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County and the Sand Mountain plateau are captured here just after the war, showing the area's rural crossroads and family settlements. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Wilkes Store, Mahan Crossroads, and the Mahan Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 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.
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 1981 Map of Chickamauga, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Chickamauga, 1982 Print
    1981 Chickamauga
    1982 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee comes into focus during the early eighties, defined by the towering ridges of the Appalachians. Historians can trace the preserved grounds of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and old rail stops like Rising Fawn or Sulphur Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 2011 Map of Sylvania, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Sylvania, 2011 Print
    2011 Sylvania
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Sylvania, including Rainsville, Henagar, and other nearby areas
  37. 2014 Map of Sylvania, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Sylvania, 2014 Print
    2014 Sylvania
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Sylvania, including Rainsville, Henagar, and other nearby areas
  40. 2018 Map of Sylvania, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Sylvania, 2018 Print
    2018 Sylvania
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Sylvania, including Rainsville, Henagar, and other nearby areas
  43. 2020 Map of Sylvania, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Sylvania, 2020 Print
    2020 Sylvania
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Sylvania, including Rainsville, Henagar, and other nearby areas
  46. 2024 Map of Sylvania, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Sylvania, 2024 Print
    2024 Sylvania
    2024 Print · USGS
    The high plateau of Sand Mountain is captured here in the contemporary era, showing a landscape defined by crossroads settlements. Trace family history at Wesley Chapel Cem or explore the geography of Sylvania and Rainsville.
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