1970s Maps of Lauderdale County, Alabama

Explore 7 historic maps of Lauderdale County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Lauderdale County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Lauderdale County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Lauderdale County, AL maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Pride, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Pride, 1972 Print
    1971 Pride
    1972 Print · USGS
    Colbert County in the early seventies shows the industrial evolution of the Tennessee River valley alongside its traditional rural settlements. Researchers can trace family sites and infrastructure from the Colbert Steam Plant to quiet landmarks like New Bethel Sch and Rutland Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1971 Map of Florence, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Florence, 1972 Print
    1971 Florence
    1972 Print · USGS
    Florence and the Shoals region thrive along the Tennessee River in the early 1970s, as urban expansion meets massive federal infrastructure projects. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Florence State College, Wilson Dam, and Jerusalem Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1971 Map of Tuscumbia, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Tuscumbia, 1972 Print
    1971 Tuscumbia
    1972 Print · USGS
    Colbert County's tri-cities area comes to life in this early 1970s survey of the bustling Tennessee River valley. Family historians and researchers can locate landmarks like Oakwood Cem, Deshler High School, and the tracks of the Southern Railway.

  4. 1971 Map of Wheeler Dam, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Wheeler Dam, 1973 Print
    1971 Wheeler Dam
    1973 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the Tennessee River valley near the tri-county border was shaped by hydroelectric power and rising lakes. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landmarks like Fosters Mill, Hennigan Cem, and Center Star across this evolving landscape.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1971 Map of Killen, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Killen, 1973 Print
    1971 Killen
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River shoreline at Wilson Lake underwent significant industrial and residential growth by the early 1970s. Researchers can trace family history at Huff Cem and Brick Sch or locate the specialized industrial settlements of Listerhill and Nitrate City.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1972 Map of Pickwick, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Pickwick, 1974 Print
    1972 Pickwick
    1974 Print · USGS
    Hardin County's river landscape is shown here in the early 1970s, shortly after the Tennessee Valley Authority updated its surveys of the area. Researchers can trace the development of Pickwick Landing State Park or locate historic burial grounds like White Sulphur Cem and Garrett Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1974 Map of Rogersville, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Rogersville, 1975 Print
    1974 Rogersville
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River and Elk River converge in Lauderdale County during the mid-seventies, a time of established lakeside communities. Researchers can trace family history through dozens of rural burial grounds like Romine Ch Cem and landmarks such as Saltpeter Cave Bluff.

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