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1940s Maps of Etowah County, Alabama

Explore 8 historic maps of Etowah County 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 Etowah County'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 Etowah County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Etowah County, AL maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
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