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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

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
    Covers Etowah County, including Gadsden, Rainbow City, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1947 Map of Colvin Gap, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Colvin Gap, 1953 Print
    1947 Colvin Gap
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Etowah County, including Hokes Bluff, Reaves, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1947 Map of Glencoe, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Glencoe, 1953 Print
    1947 Glencoe
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Etowah County, including Gadsden, Southside, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1947 Map of Wellington, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Wellington, 1953 Print
    1947 Wellington
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Etowah County, including Southside, Ohatchee, and other nearby areas

  5. 1947 Map of Jacksonville, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Jacksonville, 1953 Print
    1947 Jacksonville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Etowah County, including Gadsden, Anniston, and other nearby areas

  6. 1947 Map of Steele, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Steele, 1953 Print
    1947 Steele
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Etowah County, including Rainbow City, Attalla, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1947 Map of Steele, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Steele, 1953 Print
    1947 Steele
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Etowah County, including Gadsden, Rainbow City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1949 Map of Ohatchee, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Ohatchee, 1953 Print
    1949 Ohatchee
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Etowah County, including Rainbow City, Southside, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

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