Old Maps of Franklin County, Alabama for Genealogy

1. 1924 Map of Tuscumbia

   

   1924 Tuscumbia

   1924 Print · USGS

   North Alabama in the mid-twenties shows a landscape of river-oriented commerce and upland farming before the modern reservoir system. Genealogists can locate family landmarks from Leighton to Russellville, including Clements Mill, Ligon Springs, and the Morning Star School.

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4. 1925 Map of Barton, 1954 Print

   

   1925 Barton

   1954 Print · USGS

   Colbert and Franklin Counties are captured here in the mid-twenties, showing a landscape of river-valley agriculture and rugged uplands. Researchers can locate dozens of rural landmarks, from the rail stop at Barton to country schools like Whiteoak Sch and Jonesboro Sch.

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7. 1926 Map of Tuscumbia

   

   1926 Tuscumbia

   1926 Print · USGS

   The Tennessee River valley and the northern ridges of the Black Warrior highlands appear here in the mid-twenties. Genealogists can trace family sites like Campbell Settlement or early centers such as Spring Valley Sta and Atepost.

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10. 1926 Map of Barton

    

    1926 Barton

    1926 Print · USGS

    Northwest Alabama's river hills and rail corridors come alive in this mid-twenties survey of Colbert and Franklin Counties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Evening Shade Church, Back Creek School, and the settlement at Frankfort.

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13. 1929 Map of Barton

    

    1929 Barton

    1929 Print · USGS

    In the late 1920s, this area of Northwest Alabama was a patchwork of creek-side farms and small railroad stops. Researchers can trace the layout of early rural life through community hubs like Barton, Crooked Oak, and the Evening Shade Ch school and church.

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16. 1935 Map of Pleasant Site

    

    1935 Pleasant Site

    1935 Print · USGS

    North Alabama rural life is captured here in the mid-1930s along the boundary of Colbert and Franklin Counties. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through sites like Bates Hill Ch, Harmony Cem, and the settlement at Pogo.

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19. 1936 Map of Russellville

    

    1936 Russellville

    1936 Print · USGS

    Franklin County in the mid-1930s shows a landscape of small agricultural settlements and nascent industrial infrastructure along the Southern Railway. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and schools like Mountain Star Sch, the Iron Mine (Abandoned), and Osborn Cem.

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22. 1936 Map of Newburg

    

    1936 Newburg

    1936 Print · USGS

    Franklin County's rural ridge-and-valley landscape is captured here in the mid-1930s as the Black Warrior National Forest was being established. Family historians can locate specific community centers like Kimbrough Chapel, Newburg, and Little Trapp Sch among the winding hollows.

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25. 1936 Map of Belmont

    

    1936 Belmont

    1936 Print · USGS

    Northeast Mississippi at the height of the New Deal era features the growth of Belmont and the establishment of Tishomingo State Park. You can trace rural schoolhouses and family cemeteries like Burnt Mill Sch and Russell Cem along the Illinois Central Railroad.

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28. 1936 Map of Kinlock Spring

    

    1936 Kinlock Spring

    1936 Print · USGS

    Winston and Franklin Counties were transitioning into a new era of federal land management and infrastructure during the mid-thirties. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Posey Mill, Carrolls Cross Roads, and the CCC Camp No F 3 near the National Forest boundary.

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31. 1936 Map of Frankfort

    

    1936 Frankfort

    1936 Print · USGS

    Northwest Alabama in the mid-1930s reveals a patchwork of small creek-side settlements and rural schools along the Chickasaw Boundary. Researchers can trace old family sites and crossroads like Frankfort, Hovaters Mill, and the Burnt Church Cem.

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34. 1936 Map of Pleasant Grove

    

    1936 Pleasant Grove

    1936 Print · USGS

    Northwestern Alabama's borderlands are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a rural landscape of scattered homesteads and creek-side communities. Genealogists can trace family lines through numerous sites like Tick Hill Ch, Bond Cem, and the old school at Posey Sch.

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37. 1936 Map of Hodges

    

    1936 Hodges

    1936 Print · USGS

    Northwest Alabama at the height of the New Deal era reveals a rural landscape shaped by winding creeks and early industrial corridors. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mc Curley Cem, Old Lion Ch, and the historic Alabama Military Road.

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40. 1936 Map of Red Bay

    

    1936 Red Bay

    1936 Print · USGS

    Red Bay and the Franklin County borderlands appear here in the mid-thirties as the Tennessee Valley Authority began its regional transformations. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Patterson Chapel, Burgess Cem, and the old rail stops along the Illinois Central line.

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43. 1936 Map of Isbell

    

    1936 Isbell

    1936 Print · USGS

    Franklin County's rural landscape is captured here in the mid-1930s as the Tennessee Valley Authority began its regional work. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks including Marmon Cem, Pleasant Hill Sch, and the Old Chickasaw Bdy.

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46. 1936 Map of Phil Campbell

    

    1936 Phil Campbell

    1936 Print · USGS

    Northwest Alabama at the height of the mid-thirties shows a landscape of ridge-top settlements and creek-side industry. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Morris Hill Ch, Phillips Sch, and the Lowler Mines.

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49. 1936 Map of Hackleburg

    

    1936 Hackleburg

    1936 Print · USGS

    Marion and Franklin counties come into focus during the mid-thirties as the Tennessee Valley Authority began modernizing the rural landscape. Trace local heritage through landmarks like State Convict Camp D, the Jackson Military Road, and numerous family cemeteries including Grissom Cem.

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52. 1936 Map of Spruce Pine

    

    1936 Spruce Pine

    1936 Print · USGS

    Franklin County enters a period of modern transformation in the mid-1930s as federal projects and industry reshape the land. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Sloss Chapel, Enterprise Sch, and the Sargent Cem near the town of Waco.

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55. 1936 Map of Vina

    

    1936 Vina

    1936 Print · USGS

    The area surrounding Vina in the mid-1930s is captured here during a period of infrastructure growth and rural transition. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Jones Cem and trace the path of the Illinois Central railroad.

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58. 1936 Map of Halltown

    

    1936 Halltown

    1936 Print · USGS

    Franklin County in the mid-1930s is a landscape of creek-side settlements and rural crossroads connected by the Illinois Central railroad. Family historians can locate rural landmarks like Halltown Cem, Coker Sch, and the community of Burntout.

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61. 1936 Map of Guinn Cross Roads

    

    1936 Guinn Cross Roads

    1936 Print · USGS

    Franklin County's rural highlands are shown here in the mid-1930s, documenting a landscape of ridge-top settlements and creek-side mills. Trace family roots at Bradley Chapel or locate the sites of Sparks Mill and Old Nauvoo.

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64. 1936 Map of Old Bethel

    

    1936 Old Bethel

    1936 Print · USGS

    Northwest Alabama at the height of the 1930s reveals a landscape of interconnected family farms and small rural hubs. Genealogists and local historians can locate early homesteads near Old Bethel, Clemments Mill, and community schools like Rocky Glen Sch.

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67. 1945 Map of Spruce Pine

    

    1945 Spruce Pine

    1945 Print · USGS

    Spruce Pine and the surrounding Franklin County countryside appear here just as the post-war era began, balancing industrial mining with deep-rooted rural communities. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Sargent Cem and Enterprise Sch, or trace the old Southern railroad line.

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70. 1945 Map of Isbell, 1960 Print

    

    1945 Isbell

    1960 Print · USGS

    Franklin County in the mid-1940s reveals a transition from remote hollows to an emerging industrial landscape. Genealogists can trace family names at McWright Cem and Lawler Cem or locate community hubs like New Friendship Ch.

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73. 1945 Map of Newburg, 1970 Print

    

    1945 Newburg

    1970 Print · USGS

    The northern reaches of the Bankhead National Forest are shown in the mid-1940s, documenting a landscape of rural communities and wooded ridges. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Kimbrough Cem, Oak Grove Ch, and Piney Grove Sch.

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