Old Maps of Tupelo, Alabama for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Tupelo with 11 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Tupelo has changed over the decades.


Tupelo, 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 Mud Creek
    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.

  4. 1948 Map of Mud Creek, 1975 Print
    1948 Map of Mud Creek, 1975 Print
    1948 Mud Creek
    1975 Print · USGS
    Jackson County in the late 1940s reveals a rural landscape defined by the Cumberland Plateau and its deeply carved hollows. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous landmarks like Holland Chapel, Skyline Cem, and the Tupelo settlement.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 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

  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. 2024 Map of Mud Creek, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Mud Creek, 2024 Print
    2024 Mud Creek
    2024 Print · USGS
    Jackson County's upland coves and plateau ridges are captured here in the 2020s. Genealogists can trace deep local roots at sites like Blowing Caves Cem, Andrews Cem, and the communities of Skyline and Maynard Cove.

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