Old Maps of Mountain Star, Alabama for Metal Detecting

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. 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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7. 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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10. 1956 Map of Gadsden, 1966 Print

    

    1956 Gadsden

    1966 Print · USGS

    North Alabama in the mid-1950s shows a region transformed by river engineering and federal industry. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of the Tennessee Valley through the growth of Huntsville, the sprawling Redstone Arsenal, and the expansive Guntersville Lake.

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13. 1957 Map of Russellville, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Russellville

    1958 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Franklin County comes to life as the industrial and transit hub of North Alabama. Genealogists and researchers can trace local families through many sites like Young Cemetery and Wesley Memorial Church or locate the old Russellville Landing Field.

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16. 1958 Map of Gadsden

    

    1958 Gadsden

    1958 Print · USGS

    North Alabama comes alive in the late 1950s as the Tennessee Valley Authority’s massive river projects and the rise of the space industry reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Huntsville, Redstone Arsenal, and the riverside rail networks of the Southern railroad.

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19. 1960 Map of Gadsden

    

    1960 Gadsden

    1960 Print · USGS

    Northern Alabama in the mid-1950s is defined by the mighty Tennessee River and its massive reservoirs. Trace the development of Huntsville and Redstone Arsenal or explore the vast William B Bankhead National Forest.

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22. 1963 Map of Gadsden

    

    1963 Gadsden

    1963 Print · USGS

    Northern Alabama underwent a dramatic mid-century transformation as the Tennessee Valley became a hub for defense and industry. Researchers can trace the development of the Redstone Arsenal, the route of the Natchez Trace Parkway, and long-standing rail lines like the Southern Railway.

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25. 1971 Map of Russellville, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Russellville

    1973 Print · USGS

    Franklin County's transition from rural agriculture to post-war industrial growth is visible here in the 1970s. Researchers can trace ancestral roots at the Knights of Pythias Cem and locate schools like the Mountain Star Jr High Sch.

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28. 1986 Map of Tuscumbia

    

    1986 Tuscumbia

    1986 Print · USGS

    The Tennessee River valley in the mid-1980s shows a landscape transformed by massive reservoirs and industrial hubs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of the Shoals area and locate rural communities like Tharp Town, Leighton, and Rogersville.

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31. 2024 Map of Russellville, 2024 Print

    

    2024 Russellville

    2024 Print · USGS

    Russellville and its neighboring mountain ridges appear here in contemporary detail, showing the settled valleys and high hills of Franklin County. Researchers can trace family history through dozens of local sites like Sadler Cem, Tharptown, and the Franklin County Courthouse.

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