Old Maps of Paint Rock, Alabama for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Paint Rock. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Paint Rock, AL maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Scottsboro
    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.

  2. 1892 Map of Scottsboro
    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.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1936 Map of Paint Rock
    1936 Map of Paint Rock
    1936 Paint Rock
    1936 Print · USGS
    Paint Rock and the surrounding Jackson County river valley appear in 1936 as a landscape of small railway towns and mountain ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots through landmarks like Rosenwald Sch, Walkers Mill, and Union Cem.

  4. 1948 Map of Paint Rock, 1966 Print
    1948 Map of Paint Rock, 1966 Print
    1948 Paint Rock
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Paint Rock River valley in the late 1940s reveals a network of small Jackson County communities and riverside crossings. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous family burial sites like Latham Cem and trace the historic Southern RR past the Conyers-Rosenwald School.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 1984 Map of Huntsville, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Huntsville, 1986 Print
    1984 Huntsville
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Alabama and the Tennessee borderlands are captured in the mid-eighties as Huntsville and the Redstone Arsenal expand. Researchers can trace rural landmarks from Woodlin Mill to the Cumberland Plateau and old rail lines like the Southern.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1997 Map of Paint Rock, 2001 Print
    1997 Map of Paint Rock, 2001 Print
    1997 Paint Rock
    2001 Print · USGS
    The Paint Rock River valley in the late twentieth century remains a landscape of deep hollows and family-named ridges. Genealogists can trace rural roots through a dozen local burial grounds including Rousseau Cem and the historic Conyers-Rosenwald School.

  12. 2024 Map of Paint Rock, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Paint Rock, 2024 Print
    2024 Paint Rock
    2024 Print · USGS
    Jackson County's upland valleys and mountain ridges are surveyed here in the modern era as the Paint Rock River flows south toward Woodville. Genealogists can locate several family burial sites including Garner Cem, Latham Cem, and the Old Paint Rock Cem.

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