Old Maps of Jackson County, Alabama for Genealogy

1. 1885 Map of Gadsden

   

   1885 Gadsden

   1885 Print · USGS

   Northeast Alabama in the mid-1880s was a landscape of river-side landings and emerging rail towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the early foundations of Guntersville and Gadsden while locating rural landmarks like Hillian Store, Cottonville, and Law Landing.

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4. 1886 Map of Stevenson

   

   1886 Stevenson

   1886 Print · USGS

   Northeast Alabama at the peak of the railroad era shows a landscape tied to the river and the rails. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Coffey's Store or locate river crossings such as Caperton Ferry and Snodgrass Ferry.

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7. 1888 Map of Gadsden

   

   1888 Gadsden

   1888 Print · USGS

   North Alabama's river valleys and plateau lands are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the region transitioned from river landings to rail transport. Researchers can locate early post offices and commerce centers like Hillian's Store, Guntersville, and the ferry at Ft Deposit.

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10. 1888 Map of Scottsboro

    

    1888 Scottsboro

    1888 Print · USGS

    Northeast Alabama is shown in the late nineteenth century as a land of steep plateaus and vital river crossings. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early rail-and-river economy through family landmarks like Caldwell's Ferry and the Bell Factory textile site.

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13. 1892 Map of Scottsboro

    

    1892 Scottsboro

    1892 Print · USGS

    Jackson County and the Tennessee River valley are captured here in the late nineteenth century, just as railroads began to reshape local commerce. Genealogists can trace family-named sites like Owen's Cross Roads, Carrick Mill, and Larkin Landing.

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16. 1892 Map of Stevenson

    

    1892 Stevenson

    1892 Print · USGS

    Northeast Alabama and the Tennessee border in the 1890s reveal a landscape of mountain coves and vital river crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace rail junctions at Stevenson, river landings like Coffey's Ferry, and landmarks like Nickajack Cave.

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19. 1892 Map of Gadsden

    

    1892 Gadsden

    1892 Print · USGS

    North Alabama's river-and-rail economy is captured here in the late nineteenth century as Guntersville and Gadsden emerge as regional hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Birmingham Mineral R. R. or locate old community centers like Cottonville and Mt Zion.

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22. 1893 Map of Fort Payne

    

    1893 Fort Payne

    1893 Print · USGS

    Northeast Alabama is shown here in the late nineteenth century as the rail network transformed the valley floor. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named crossroads like Hoge's X Roads and vital river crossings including Coker Ferry and Sewell Ferry.

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25. 1895 Map of Stevenson

    

    1895 Stevenson

    1895 Print · USGS

    The Tennessee River valley and surrounding plateaus were a hub of rail and river commerce at the close of the century. Genealogists can trace family crossings at Island Creek Ferry or locate old communities like Bellefonte, Stevenson, and Valley Head.

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28. 1895 Map of Gadsden

    

    1895 Gadsden

    1895 Print · USGS

    Northeast Alabama at the close of the century was a landscape of river landings and mountain gaps where the Tennessee River met growing rail hubs. Genealogists can trace family holdings near Hillian Store, Cottonville, and the remote heights of Lookout Mountain.

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31. 1898 Map of Fort Payne, 1964 Print

    

    1898 Fort Payne

    1964 Print · USGS

    DeKalb and Cherokee counties in the late 1890s are defined by the steep ridges of Lookout Mountain and a bustling network of river ferries. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous river crossings like Hardwick Ferry and early industrial sites such as Sloan Mill or Abernathy Mill.

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34. 1900 Map of Fort Payne

    

    1900 Fort Payne

    1900 Print · USGS

    Northeast Alabama is defined by its deep ridges and river valleys in the late nineteenth century. Researchers can trace the era's ferry network across the Coosa River and find old family-run landmarks like Wagners Store and Santy Mills.

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37. 1903 Map of Gadsden

    

    1903 Gadsden

    1903 Print · USGS

    Northern Alabama in the late nineteenth century centers on the busy Tennessee River corridor and its surrounding ridges. Trace old family sites and transport hubs like Hillian Store, Lovelace Landing, and the Mt Zion church.

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40. 1936 Map of Trenton

    

    1936 Trenton

    1936 Print · USGS

    The Georgia and Alabama borderlands are captured here in the mid-1930s as mountain life met the era's emerging highway and rail networks. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sand Mtn Academy, Hanna Cem, and the community of Rising Fawn.

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43. 1936 Map of Scottsboro

    

    1936 Scottsboro

    1936 Print · USGS

    Jackson County is captured during the mid-1930s TVA transformations, showing the valley just before the reservoir waters rose. Trace family roots at Cedar Hill Cem, Larkinsville, or the curiously named House of Happiness Sch.

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46. 1936 Map of Ider

    

    1936 Ider

    1936 Print · USGS

    The plateau of De Kalb and Jackson counties is captured here in the mid-1930s as a network of crossroads and family farms. Local historians can trace family roots through sites like Yorks Mill, Pilgrims Home Ch, and the Fuller Cem.

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49. 1936 Map of Shellmound

    

    1936 Shellmound

    1936 Print · USGS

    The tristate borderlands of Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee are captured here in the mid-1930s before the flooding of the Guntersville Reservoir. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Stephens Cem, Burnett Chapel, and several local schools like Poplar Spring Sch.

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52. 1936 Map of King Cove

    

    1936 King Cove

    1936 Print · USGS

    The Alabama-Tennessee borderlands appear here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of high ridges and isolated mountain coves. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Crowell Cem and Maxwell Cem or rural centers like Howard Hill Sch.

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55. 1936 Map of Bridgeport

    

    1936 Bridgeport

    1936 Print · USGS

    Bridgeport and the Tennessee River valley are seen here in the mid-1930s, just as the proposed Guntersville Reservoir was set to reshape the riverbank. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Richard City, locate the Island Creek Ferry, and find early sites like Mc Daniel Chapel and Concord Sch.

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58. 1936 Map of Wannville

    

    1936 Wannville

    1936 Print · USGS

    Jackson County landscape in the mid-1930s documents the Tennessee Valley before the rising waters of the Proposed Guntersville Reservoir. Genealogists can trace local landmarks like Womacks Store, the Rosenwald Sch, and the Pauper Cem near Poor House Mountain.

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61. 1936 Map of Langston

    

    1936 Langston

    1936 Print · USGS

    Jackson and Marshall counties are captured during the 1930s as the Tennessee Valley Authority prepared to flood the valley. Local historians can trace the original landscape around Langston before the reservoir arrived, including Larkins Ferry, Kelley Cem, and St Joseph Sch.

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64. 1936 Map of Flat Rock

    

    1936 Flat Rock

    1936 Print · USGS

    Sand Mountain in the mid-thirties remains a landscape of high plateaus and remote community centers. Genealogists can trace family names at Smith Cem and Cooley Cem or locate the rural crossroads at Christian Home and Flat Rock.

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67. 1936 Map of Hollytree

    

    1936 Hollytree

    1936 Print · USGS

    Jackson County, Alabama, was a landscape of mountain coves and limestone sinks in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and hikers can trace old family footprints at Hollytree, locate rural landmarks like Pleas Mount Ch, or explore the terrain around Aladdin Cave and Bingham Narrows.

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70. 1936 Map of Mud Creek

    

    1936 Mud Creek

    1936 Print · USGS

    Jackson County in the mid-1930s shows a landscape of mountain plateaus and creek-side settlements. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Bynum Cem, Fairfield Sch, and the community of Tupelo.

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73. 1936 Map of Hytop

    

    1936 Hytop

    1936 Print · USGS

    The high plateau of Jackson County is captured here in the mid-1930s as the Tennessee Valley Authority began mapping the Cumberland region. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and rural hubs like Hytop, the Walnut Grove Sch, and Jericho.

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