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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Etowah County, Alabama

Explore 56 historic maps of Etowah County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Etowah County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Etowah County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Etowah County, AL maps

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  1. 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
  4. 1900 Map of Anniston
    1900 Map of Anniston
    1900 Anniston
    1900 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama thrived as a railroad and industrial crossroads at the turn of the century. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks and early transport hubs from the Coosa River to Anniston, including Salt Creek Church and Fowler Ferry.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 1936 Map of Mountainboro
    1936 Map of Mountainboro
    1936 Mountainboro
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Marshall and Etowah County borderlands are captured here in the mid-1930s, defined by the crossing of the Old Cherokee Boundary. You can trace the rural infrastructure of the day, from the Bethsaida Sch to the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railroad.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 1936 Map of High Point
    1936 Map of High Point
    1936 High Point
    1936 Print · USGS
    Marshall County's upland plateau is captured in the mid-1930s during a period of significant Tennessee Valley Authority activity. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Hyatt, High Point, and the Rock Spring Ch along the heights of Sand Mountain.
  22. 1947 Map of Dunaway Mountain, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Dunaway Mountain, 1953 Print
    1947 Dunaway Mountain
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Etowah County countryside near Gadsden is captured here just after World War II, showing a landscape transitioning from military use to civil expansion. Researchers can trace the grounds of Camp Sibert (Abandoned) or locate local landmarks like Listers Ferry (Abandoned) and Old Harmony Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1947 Map of Colvin Gap, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Colvin Gap, 1953 Print
    1947 Colvin Gap
    1953 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Etowah and Calhoun Counties comes into sharp focus in the late 1940s, showing a landscape shaped by the ridges of Colvin Mountain. Researchers can trace old family sites and community centers like Pattersons Chapel, Websters Sch, and Landers Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1947 Map of Glencoe, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Glencoe, 1953 Print
    1947 Glencoe
    1953 Print · USGS
    Gadsden and the Coosa River valley are seen here in the post-war era, showing a mix of industrial mobilization and rural life. Researchers can find military installations like the Specialized Depot 889th AF and historic churches including Antioch Ch and Oak Grove Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1947 Map of Wellington, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Wellington, 1953 Print
    1947 Wellington
    1953 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of ridge-top lookouts and busy rail junctions. Genealogists can trace family roots at Crooks Cem, locate Union Ch, or follow the tracks through Wellington and Alexandria.
  34. 1947 Map of Jacksonville, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Jacksonville, 1953 Print
    1947 Jacksonville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Postwar Etowah and Calhoun counties show a unique mix of expanding industrial centers and deeply rooted rural communities. Local historians can trace early school sites like Webster Sch and long-standing spiritual hubs such as Tredegar Chapel or Friendship Ch.
  37. 1947 Map of Steele, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Steele, 1953 Print
    1947 Steele
    1953 Print · USGS
    Northern St. Clair County appears here in the immediate post-war years as military installations give way to rural life. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Camp Sibert, find old family church sites like Deerman Chapel, and follow the Southern rail line through Steele.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1947 Map of Steele, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Steele, 1953 Print
    1947 Steele
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Alabama life centered on the river and rail corridors between Gadsden and Ashville. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Morgans Crossroad, Old Harmony Ch Cem, and the decommissioned Camp Sibert.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1949 Map of Ohatchee, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Ohatchee, 1953 Print
    1949 Ohatchee
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Coosa River valley in the late 1940s shows a landscape of steep ridges and tight-knit river settlements along the Calhoun and St. Clair county lines. Local historians can trace the paths of the Seaboard Air Line and find sites like Francis Ferry, Greensport, and Ten Island Ch.
    5 unique versions available
  46. 1953 Map of Birmingham, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Birmingham, 1964 Print
    1953 Birmingham
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama at mid-century shows a landscape defined by industrial expansion and the iron-rich ridges surrounding Birmingham. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks of the L & N RR or locate historic federal sites like the Anniston Ordnance Depot.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1953 Map of Atlanta, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Atlanta, 1965 Print
    1953 Atlanta
    1965 Print · USGS
    The growing Atlanta metro and the industrial corridors of Eastern Alabama are captured here during the mid-century transition. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road shift through hubs like Anniston and La Grange or locate sites within Fort McClellan.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 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.
  55. 1956 Map of Birmingham
    1956 Map of Birmingham
    1956 Birmingham
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama in the mid-fifties exhibits a landscape of growing cities and deep-rooted industrial corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of suburban Mountain Brook or locate regional hubs like Sylacauga and Jasper.
  58. 1956 Map of Wellington, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Wellington, 1960 Print
    1956 Wellington
    1960 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-creek landscape of Calhoun County is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the vital junction at Wellington. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Crooks Cem, Reads Mill, and several country churches like Hopewell Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  61. 1956 Map of Glencoe, 1961 Print
    1956 Map of Glencoe, 1961 Print
    1956 Glencoe
    1961 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor south of Gadsden comes alive in this mid-century portrait of Etowah County. Researchers can trace the sprawling Gadsden Air Force Depot and local landmarks like Paden Ch and the State Prison Camp.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 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
  67. 1957 Map of Birmingham
    1957 Map of Birmingham
    1957 Birmingham
    1957 Print · USGS
    North-Central Alabama in the mid-fifties is an industrial powerhouse centered on the steel valleys and sprawling iron ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-linked growth of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, or locate rural landmarks like Talladega College and the Anniston Ordnance Depot.
  70. 1957 Map of Atlanta
    1957 Map of Atlanta
    1957 Atlanta
    1957 Print · USGS
    Atlanta and the Alabama borderlands appear here in the mid-fifties, capturing the region's post-war suburban and industrial transition. Trace the development of early transport hubs and military sites like Fort McPherson, Anniston, and the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.
  73. 1957 Map of Colvin Gap, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Colvin Gap, 1960 Print
    1957 Colvin Gap
    1960 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Calhoun and Etowah counties are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of ridge-top summits and valley farms. Researchers can locate numerous country churches and cemeteries, including Youngs Chapel Cem, Pattersons Chapel, and the isolated Williams Sch.
    3 unique versions available
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