Old Maps of Southside, Alabama for Metal Detecting

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Southside, 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 1958 Map of Atlanta
    1958 Map of Atlanta
    1958 Atlanta
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Georgia and Alabama are shown in this regional study of the corridor between the Chattahoochee River and the Appalachian foothills. Local historians can trace the development of suburban Atlanta alongside vital landmarks like Stone Mountain, Dobbins AFB, and the Seaboard Air Line rail routes.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 1981 Map of Anniston, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Anniston, 1982 Print
    1981 Anniston
    1982 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama and the Georgia borderlands come alive in the early eighties, showing a landscape of heavy industry, military outposts, and mountain forests. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of towns like Anniston and Carrollton, or locate landmarks such as Whitesides Mill and Webster Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 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

  22. 2024 Map of Ohatchee, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Ohatchee, 2024 Print
    2024 Ohatchee
    2024 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama’s river valleys and ridgelines are shown here in modern detail, where the Coosa River flows between the Beaver Creek Mountains and Shoal Creek Mountains. Genealogists can locate legacy sites like Ten Island Cem, the Greensport Ferry crossing, and the settlement of Ottery.

  23. 2024 Map of Dunaway Mountain, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Dunaway Mountain, 2024 Print
    2024 Dunaway Mountain
    2024 Print · USGS
    Etowah County at the present day shows a landscape where historic river crossings and modern industry meet along the Coosa River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the sites of old ferries such as Listers Ferry and McCardney Ferry, alongside the Old Harmony Cem and Pilgrims Rest Cem.

  24. 2024 Map of Wellington, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Wellington, 2024 Print
    2024 Wellington
    2024 Print · USGS
    Calhoun County's rural heartland is captured here in the 2020s, showing a landscape defined by mountain ridges and historic crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations at Reads Mill, Point Calhoun, and the Middleton Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cem.

  25. 2024 Map of Glencoe, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Glencoe, 2024 Print
    2024 Glencoe
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Coosa River valley in the early 2020s shows a complex mix of urban expansion and traditional river-land geography. Genealogists can locate numerous burial sites such as Lincoln Hill Cem and Bush Cem or trace old river crossings at Fowler Ferry.

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