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1950s Maps of Jackson County, Alabama

Explore 24 historic maps of Jackson County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Jackson County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Jackson County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Jackson County, AL maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Lim Rock
    1950 Map of Lim Rock
    1950 Lim Rock
    1950 Print · USGS
    Jackson County settlement and the Southern Railway come into focus in this mid-century look at the Cumberland Plateau edge. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like Lim Rock School, Larkinsville, and the Peters Cove Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Swearengin
    1950 Map of Swearengin
    1950 Swearengin
    1950 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama hill country meets the Tennessee River in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by mountain coves and the backwaters of the reservoir. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Zions Rest Cem, New Prospect School, and the scattered homes of Swearengin.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Eureka
    1950 Map of Eureka
    1950 Eureka
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Alabama and Tennessee borderlands come alive in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by mountain gaps and valley railways. Genealogists can trace family names through the Willis Cem, Matthews Cem, and the community surrounding Helton Memorial Church.
  10. 1950 Map of Paint Rock
    1950 Map of Paint Rock
    1950 Paint Rock
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Paint Rock River valley in the late 1940s reveals a corridor of rail-and-road activity connecting Jackson and Madison counties. Genealogists can trace family names across Rousseau Cem, the Conyers-Rosenwald School, and the river crossing at Walker Mill Ford.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Stevenson
    1950 Map of Stevenson
    1950 Stevenson
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River valley at Stevenson comes into focus during the post-war era, showing a landscape shaped by the new reservoir and historic rail lines. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Wimberley Cem and Rudders Chapel or trace the old river crossings at Caperton Ferry.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1950 Map of Wannville
    1950 Map of Wannville
    1950 Wannville
    1950 Print · USGS
    Jackson County settlement meets the rising waters of the Tennessee River in the mid-twentieth century. Family historians can locate dozens of burial sites like Pauper Cem and Rorex Cem, plus local landmarks including the Rosenwald Sch and Fackler.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1950 Map of Grant
    1950 Map of Grant
    1950 Grant
    1950 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama at mid-century shows a landscape of river-valley farms and steep ridges at the intersection of three counties. Trace old river crossings at Helium Ford and Fishtrap Ford, or locate family landmarks like Poplar Ridge, Butler Mill, and the D A R Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1950 Map of Dutton
    1950 Map of Dutton
    1950 Dutton
    1950 Print · USGS
    Sand Mountain in the post-war era is a landscape of high-plateau farms and rural crossroads along the Jackson and De Kalb County line. Researchers can trace the heritage of local communities through landmarks like Hancock Crossroads, Old Shady Grove Church, and Tomlin Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1950 Map of Henagar
    1950 Map of Henagar
    1950 Henagar
    1950 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and Jackson Counties sit atop the plateau during the post-war era, showing a landscape of high-elevation farms and riverfront boundaries. Genealogists can trace family roots at Clark Cem, Sublett Sch, and the old Morris Mill.
  28. 1950 Map of Hollywood
    1950 Map of Hollywood
    1950 Hollywood
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Jackson County is defined here by the rising waters of the Guntersville Reservoir as it reshapes the Tennessee River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace old community ties through sites like Bellefonte, the Hollywood School, and the Chisenhall Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1950 Map of Scottsboro
    1950 Map of Scottsboro
    1950 Scottsboro
    1950 Print · USGS
    Jackson County at the mid-century shows Scottsboro as a rail and highway hub alongside the new Guntersville Reservoir. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Cedar Hill Cem, Woods Cove Church, and the Webb Addition.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1950 Map of Sylvania
    1950 Map of Sylvania
    1950 Sylvania
    1950 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County and the Sand Mountain plateau are captured here just after the war, showing the area's rural crossroads and family settlements. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Wilkes Store, Mahan Crossroads, and the Mahan Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1950 Map of Langston
    1950 Map of Langston
    1950 Langston
    1950 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama's river valley comes to life in the mid-twentieth century as the Tennessee River waters fill the reservoir. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Langston Cem and Kelly Cem, or locate long-standing rural landmarks like Temperance Hill School.
  40. 1950 Map of Doran Cove
    1950 Map of Doran Cove
    1950 Doran Cove
    1950 Print · USGS
    Jackson County, Alabama, is shown here as the post-war industrial era arrives along the Tennessee River. Researchers can trace family sites at Hackworth Cem, visit Coopers Mill, or locate the Widows Creek Steam Plant during its construction.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1951 Map of King Cove
    1951 Map of King Cove
    1951 King Cove
    1951 Print · USGS
    Highland coves along the Alabama-Tennessee border appear here as they were in the early fifties, a landscape of family-named gaps and hollows. Genealogists can locate several remote burial sites like King Cove Cem and Maxwell Cem or trace the early community at Francisco.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1951 Map of Estill Fork
    1951 Map of Estill Fork
    1951 Estill Fork
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Alabama-Tennessee borderlands in the early postwar years show a landscape defined by deep ridges and valley settlements. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Grays Chapel School, Halla Chapel, and the Old Bostick Hill Cem.
  49. 1951 Map of Princeton
    1951 Map of Princeton
    1951 Princeton
    1951 Print · USGS
    Jackson County valley life in the early fifties centers on the river forks and mountain coves. Genealogists can trace family names at Latham Cem and Prince Cem or locate the rural congregations of Camp Ground Church and Guess Creek Church.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1951 Map of Hollytree
    1951 Map of Hollytree
    1951 Hollytree
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee Valley Authority and USGS recorded this rugged Jackson County landscape in the early postwar era as the mountain communities remained deeply tied to their upland coves. Researchers can trace family origins through several burial sites like Maples Cem and Moon Cem or find old congregation sites such as Pleasant Mount Church.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1951 Map of Mud Creek
    1951 Map of Mud Creek
    1951 Mud Creek
    1951 Print · USGS
    Jackson County, Alabama, is captured here in the early 1950s, showing a rugged landscape of ridges and coves before modern development. Family historians can trace ancestral roots through dozens of local landmarks like Holland Chapel, Kyles Sch No 1, and the Maynard Cove settlement.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1951 Map of Hytop
    1951 Map of Hytop
    1951 Hytop
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Cumberland Plateau of Jackson County is captured here in the early fifties, showing a remote landscape of high ridges and deep coves. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Walnut Grove School and numerous burial sites including Clark Cem and Haddon Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1955 Map of Rome
    1955 Map of Rome
    1955 Rome
    1955 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee appear in the mid-fifties as a landscape of ridge-and-valley industry and river navigation. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Chattanooga, the iron works of Gadsden, and textile towns like Trion or Summerville.
  64. 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
  67. 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.
  70. 1958 Map of Rome, 1966 Print
    1958 Map of Rome, 1966 Print
    1958 Rome
    1966 Print · USGS
    Northwest Georgia and neighboring Tennessee and Alabama are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of high ridges and river valleys. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Seaboard Air Line RR and explore the bounds of Cloudland Canyon State Park or Fort Oglethorpe.
    3 unique versions available
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