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Old Maps of Rainbow City, Alabama

Explore 29 old maps of Rainbow City, spanning from 1889 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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Rainbow City, AL maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Springville
    1889 Map of Springville
    1889 Springville
    1889 Print · USGS
    St. Clair County and its neighbors are mapped here during the late Victorian era as railroads began to transform the old plantation and river economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Henry's Mill, trace the path of Jackson's Trace, or find the location of old river crossings at Colman's Ferry.
  4. 1892 Map of Springville
    1892 Map of Springville
    1892 Springville
    1892 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama at the end of the nineteenth century is a landscape of river crossings and expanding rail lines. Genealogists can trace family footprints at St. Clair Springs, Greensport, and numerous river crossings like Colman's Ferry or Goodwin's Mill.
    7 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 1975 Map of Ohatchee, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Ohatchee, 1977 Print
    1975 Ohatchee
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Coosa River valley in the mid-1970s reveals a landscape defined by its major reservoirs. Trace the shoreline of H Neely Henry Lake and the settlement of Ohatchee as they appeared just before the close of the decade.
  31. 1975 Map of Steele, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Steele, 1977 Print
    1975 Steele
    1977 Print · USGS
    St. Clair County settlements appear amidst the ridge-and-valley terrain during the mid-seventies. Researchers can examine the exact land use and road patterns surrounding Steele and Gallant as the interstate era reshaped the region.
  34. 1975 Map of Dunaway Mountain, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Dunaway Mountain, 1977 Print
    1975 Dunaway Mountain
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Coosa River valley comes into sharp focus during the mid-seventies, showing the transition from agricultural land to growing suburban centers. Local historians can trace the exact 1975 footprint of Rainbow City, the infrastructure of Gadsden, and the shoreline of H Neely Henry Lake.
  37. 1984 Map of Birmingham North, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Birmingham North, 1985 Print
    1984 Birmingham North
    1985 Print · USGS
    North Alabama in the mid-eighties shows the bustling intersection of the Appalachian foothills and the Deep South's industrial heart. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Southern Railway and Seaboard System Railroad through towns like Oneonta, Leeds, and Springville.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 2011 Map of Dunaway Mountain, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Dunaway Mountain, 2011 Print
    2011 Dunaway Mountain
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Rainbow City, including Gadsden, Southside, and other nearby areas
  43. 2011 Map of Steele, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Steele, 2011 Print
    2011 Steele
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Rainbow City, including Attalla, Steele, and other nearby areas
  46. 2012 Map of Ohatchee, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ohatchee, 2012 Print
    2012 Ohatchee
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Rainbow City, including Southside, Ragland, and other nearby areas
  49. 2014 Map of Steele, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Steele, 2014 Print
    2014 Steele
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Rainbow City, including Attalla, Steele, and other nearby areas
  52. 2014 Map of Ohatchee, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Ohatchee, 2014 Print
    2014 Ohatchee
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Rainbow City, including Southside, Ragland, and other nearby areas
  55. 2014 Map of Dunaway Mountain, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Dunaway Mountain, 2014 Print
    2014 Dunaway Mountain
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Rainbow City, including Gadsden, Southside, and other nearby areas
  58. 2018 Map of Steele, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Steele, 2018 Print
    2018 Steele
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Rainbow City, including Attalla, Steele, and other nearby areas
  61. 2018 Map of Ohatchee, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ohatchee, 2018 Print
    2018 Ohatchee
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Rainbow City, including Southside, Ragland, and other nearby areas
  64. 2018 Map of Dunaway Mountain, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Dunaway Mountain, 2018 Print
    2018 Dunaway Mountain
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Rainbow City, including Gadsden, Southside, and other nearby areas
  67. 2020 Map of Ohatchee, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Ohatchee, 2020 Print
    2020 Ohatchee
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Rainbow City, including Southside, Ragland, and other nearby areas
  70. 2020 Map of Steele, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Steele, 2020 Print
    2020 Steele
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Rainbow City, including Attalla, Steele, and other nearby areas
  73. 2020 Map of Dunaway Mountain, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Dunaway Mountain, 2020 Print
    2020 Dunaway Mountain
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Rainbow City, including Gadsden, Southside, and other nearby areas
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