Old Maps of Russellville, Alabama for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Russellville with 42 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Russellville has changed over the decades.


Russellville, AL maps

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  1. 1924 Map of Tuscumbia
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1925 Map of Barton, 1954 Print
    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.

  3. 1926 Map of Tuscumbia
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1926 Map of Barton
    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.

  5. 1929 Map of Barton
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1936 Map of Russellville
    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.

  7. 1936 Map of Frankfort
    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.

  8. 1936 Map of Isbell
    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.

  9. 1936 Map of Spruce Pine
    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.

  10. 1945 Map of Spruce Pine
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1945 Map of Isbell, 1960 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1947 Map of Spruce Pine
    1947 Map of Spruce Pine
    1947 Spruce Pine
    1947 Print · USGS
    Franklin County at the dawn of the post-war era shows a landscape of industrial mining and deep-woods hollows. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sargent Cem, Enterprise Sch, and the community of Spruce Pine.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1947 Map of Isbell
    1947 Map of Isbell
    1947 Isbell
    1947 Print · USGS
    Franklin County in the late 1940s is captured here at a time when coal and limestone extraction shaped the landscape around Isbell and Rockwood. Researchers can trace old family names at Mc Wright Cem and locate rural landmarks like New Friendship Ch and the historical Military Road.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1956 Map of Gadsden, 1966 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1957 Map of Russellville, 1958 Print
    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.

  16. 1957 Map of Frankfort, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Frankfort, 1958 Print
    1957 Frankfort
    1958 Print · USGS
    Alabama's western hills come into focus in the late 1950s as a landscape of isolated farmsteads and rural congregations. Trace local family history through landmarks like Crooked Oak, Jonesboro Ch, and the Malone Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1958 Map of Gadsden
    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.

  18. 1960 Map of Gadsden
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1963 Map of Gadsden
    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.

  20. 1971 Map of Russellville, 1973 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1980 Map of Haleyville, 1983 Print
    1980 Map of Haleyville, 1983 Print
    1980 Haleyville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Northwest Alabama at the start of the eighties shows a landscape of deep forests and new reservoirs as modern infrastructure settled into the hills. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern and Illinois Central Gulf through towns like Haleyville, Moulton, and Natural Bridge.

  22. 1986 Map of Tuscumbia
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 2011 Map of Frankfort, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Frankfort, 2011 Print
    2011 Frankfort
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Russellville, including Jonesboro, Frankfort, and other nearby areas

  24. 2011 Map of Russellville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Russellville, 2011 Print
    2011 Russellville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Russellville, including Littleville, Good Springs, and other nearby areas

  25. 2011 Map of Isbell, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Isbell, 2011 Print
    2011 Isbell
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Russellville, including Belgreen, Isbell, and other nearby areas

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