Old Maps of Hale County, Alabama for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 145 historic maps of Hale County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Hale County, AL maps

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  1. 1899 Map of Brookwood
    1899 Map of Brookwood
    1899 Brookwood
    1899 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama at the close of the nineteenth century is a landscape of growing mining towns and vital river crossings. Trace the early industrial rail lines like the Birmingham Mineral R. R. and locate family landmarks such as Weaver Mill, Pratt Ferry, and Providence Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1924 Map of Tuscaloosa, 1957 Print
    1924 Map of Tuscaloosa, 1957 Print
    1924 Tuscaloosa
    1957 Print · USGS
    Tuscaloosa and the Black Warrior River valley are seen here in the mid-1920s, showing a landscape defined by river bends and rail lines. Researchers can trace the early footprint of the University of Alabama or locate rural sites like Cribbs Mill and Little Satan Church.

  3. 1926 Map of Tuscaloosa
    1926 Map of Tuscaloosa
    1926 Tuscaloosa
    1926 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama's river-and-rail landscape is captured here during the mid-twenties, showcasing the growth of the University of Alabama and Tuscaloosa. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Carson Bluff Bend and rural landmarks such as Coker, Kings Ferry, and the Hull Consolidated School.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1927 Map of Eutaw
    1927 Map of Eutaw
    1927 Eutaw
    1927 Print · USGS
    In the Alabama Black Belt during the late 1920s, the river and rail networks defined local life and commerce. Genealogists and researchers can trace dozens of rural landmarks, from the County Poor Farm and Rosenwald School to river crossings at Forches Ferry.

  5. 1931 Map of Cottondale
    1931 Map of Cottondale
    1931 Cottondale
    1931 Print · USGS
    Tuscaloosa County at the start of the 1930s shows a landscape of timber rails and rural churches. Genealogists and historians can trace the Kaul Lumber Co (Abandoned) line or locate old community centers like Andrews Chapel and Duncanville.

  6. 1931 Map of Eutaw
    1931 Map of Eutaw
    1931 Eutaw
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Black Warrior River valley in the late twenties was a landscape of river locks and rail junctions centered on Eutaw. Local historians can trace early rural infrastructure like the Rosenwald School, the County Poor Farm, and Pinckes Ferry.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1934 Map of Cottondale
    1934 Map of Cottondale
    1934 Cottondale
    1934 Print · USGS
    During the mid-1930s, the rail corridors of the Southern Railway and Mobile and Ohio Railroad shaped the growth of eastern Tuscaloosa County. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Cottondale and Duncanville or locate long-standing landmarks like Emerson Chapel and Howell Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1946 Map of Demopolis, 1947 Print
    1946 Map of Demopolis, 1947 Print
    1946 Demopolis
    1947 Print · USGS
    Demopolis and its surrounding river bends are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by the Tombigbee and Black Warrior rivers. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots through numerous local landmarks like Jerusalem Ch, Birdine Junior High Sch, and Merriwether Ferry.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1947 Map of Demopolis
    1947 Map of Demopolis
    1947 Demopolis
    1947 Print · USGS
    Demopolis and its surroundings were defined by the convergence of major rivers and railroads in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace community life through sites like the Rosenwald Sch, the Arington Cem, and landmarks such as Merriwether Ferry.

  10. 1947 Map of Mason Bend, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Mason Bend, 1948 Print
    1947 Mason Bend
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Black Warrior River winds through Greene and Hale counties in the late 1940s, defining a landscape of deep oxbows and rural quarters. Researchers can trace local genealogy through several school sites like Loyss Sch and family landmarks such as Walden Quarters and Creehill Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1948 Map of Mason Bend
    1948 Map of Mason Bend
    1948 Mason Bend
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Black Warrior River winds through Greene and Hale counties in the late 1940s, revealing a landscape of river-bend settlements and labor quarters. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of Ebenezer Sch, Walden Quarters, and Lock No 6.

  12. 1953 Map of Montgomery, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Montgomery, 1964 Print
    1953 Montgomery
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama's river-and-rail corridor is mapped here in the mid-fifties, showing the vital connections between the capital and the Black Belt. Genealogists and historians can trace rail depots and crossroads from Marion Junction to Wetumpka, alongside landmarks like Craig AFB.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. 1956 Map of Montgomery
    1956 Map of Montgomery
    1956 Montgomery
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama in the mid-1950s shows a landscape defined by its great river systems and a booming military aviation presence. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Railway and locate tactical bases like Maxwell AFB and Craig AFB.

  16. 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.

  17. 1957 Map of Montgomery
    1957 Map of Montgomery
    1957 Montgomery
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding Alabama River and a strategic network of military bases and rail lines. Trace family roots in Montgomery and Selma, or locate landmarks like Craig AFB and the State Capitol before the interstate era.

  18. 1968 Map of Uniontown West, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Uniontown West, 1971 Print
    1968 Uniontown West
    1971 Print · USGS
    Uniontown and Faunsdale sit at the center of this late-sixties survey of Alabama's Black Belt, following the route of the SOUTHERN railroad. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like St Michaels Cem, Siddonsville, and Hatch High Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1968 Map of Gallion, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Gallion, 1971 Print
    1968 Gallion
    1971 Print · USGS
    Gallion and the surrounding Marengo County countryside appear here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by small rural congregations and the Southern railway. Researchers can trace family history through several landmarks like St Pauls Ch, St James Ch, and the Allenville Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1969 Map of Duncanville, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Duncanville, 1972 Print
    1969 Duncanville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Duncanville and the surrounding Tuscaloosa County hinterlands are shown here in the late sixties as the timber and rail industries shaped the local landscape. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mt Sinai Ch Cem, South Sandy Cem, and the Shiloh Lookout Tower.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1969 Map of Fosters, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Fosters, 1973 Print
    1969 Fosters
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Black Warrior River valley near Tuscaloosa was undergoing major change in the late sixties as new highways were built through the bottomlands. Researchers can locate the Indian Mounds at Moundville or trace family sites like Myrtlewood Sch and Dry Creek Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1970 Map of Englewood, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Englewood, 1973 Print
    1970 Englewood
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Black Warrior River valley and the Talladega National Forest meet in this 1970s survey of the Alabama borderlands. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous country churches like Zion Hope Ch or locate the ancient mounds at Mound State Mon.
    4 unique versions available

  23. 1979 Map of Morgan Springs, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Morgan Springs, 1980 Print
    1979 Morgan Springs
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Alabama countryside along the Hale and Perry county line is captured here in the late seventies. Family historians can locate several burial grounds and rural congregations, including Harper Cem, Morning Star Ch, and Pineview Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1979 Map of Greensboro, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Greensboro, 1980 Print
    1979 Greensboro
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Hale County seat of Greensboro is shown in the late 1970s as a hub of rail and local commerce. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Jenkins Place Cem, McCoy Cem, and numerous country chapels including Rising Star Ch.

  25. 1980 Map of Casemore
    1980 Map of Casemore
    1980 Casemore
    1980 Print · USGS
    Hale County's fertile Black Belt region is captured here in the 1980s, defined by the winding Black Warrior River and a dense network of rural communities. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous landmarks like St Andrews Ch, Lock 5, and the old settlement of Prairieville.
    4 unique versions available

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