Old Maps of Section, Alabama for Metal Detecting

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Section, AL maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Stevenson
    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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 1892 Map of Stevenson
    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.

  5. 1895 Map of Stevenson
    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.
    6 unique versions available

  6. 1936 Map of Langston
    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.

  7. 1936 Map of Dutton
    1936 Map of Dutton
    1936 Dutton
    1936 Print · USGS
    Sand Mountain and the Tennessee River valley appear here in the mid-thirties just as the landscape began to change. Trace the old community footprints of Dutton and Macedonia or locate family landmarks like Happy Hill Ch and Patterson Sch.

  8. 1947 Map of Langston, 1972 Print
    1947 Map of Langston, 1972 Print
    1947 Langston
    1972 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama during the mid-century transition shows a landscape defined by the Tennessee River and the rising waters of Guntersville Lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Langston, explore several churches like Hollis Memorial Church, and find family burial grounds including Finney Cem and Kelly Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1947 Map of Dutton, 1972 Print
    1947 Map of Dutton, 1972 Print
    1947 Dutton
    1972 Print · USGS
    Sand Mountain settlements and the Guntersville Lake shoreline appear in this mid-century survey as the Tennessee Valley transformed. Trace family roots at Chaney Chapel Cem or locate old community hubs like Gossett Gap and Hancock Crossroads.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 1961 Map of Rome
    1961 Map of Rome
    1961 Rome
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northwest Georgia and neighboring Tennessee and Alabama are shown here at a moment of significant mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Central of Georgia or locate landmarks within Chickamauga and Chattanooga Nat Military Park.

  18. 1963 Map of Rome
    1963 Map of Rome
    1963 Rome
    1963 Print · USGS
    The tri-state corner of Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee is captured here during a period of massive reservoir expansion and post-war growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Ry or locate landmarks like Fort Oglethorpe and Cloudland Canyon State Park.

  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. 1981 Map of Chickamauga, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Chickamauga, 1982 Print
    1981 Chickamauga
    1982 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee comes into focus during the early eighties, defined by the towering ridges of the Appalachians. Historians can trace the preserved grounds of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and old rail stops like Rising Fawn or Sulphur Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 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

  22. 2024 Map of Dutton, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Dutton, 2024 Print
    2024 Dutton
    2024 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama at the turn of the 2020s shows a landscape of ridge-top communities and river valleys. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Mount Zion Cem, Old Sardis Cem, and the crossroads of Hancock Crossroads.

  23. 2024 Map of Langston, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Langston, 2024 Print
    2024 Langston
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River valley and the western slopes of Sand Mountain are captured here in the mid-2020s. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like Langston Memorial Cem, the Davistown Baptist Church, and historic crossings at Larkin Ferry.

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