Old Maps of Anderson, Alabama for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Anderson with 15 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 Anderson has changed over the decades.


Anderson, AL maps

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  1. 1914 Map of Rogersville
    1914 Map of Rogersville
    1914 Rogersville
    1914 Print · USGS
    Before the Tennessee River was dammed and widened, this area supported a dense network of river-linked communities. Trace the legacy of early families through landmarks like Lambs Ferry, Mitchell Mill, and the many rural sites like Sweet Gum Church.

  2. 1916 Map of Rogersville
    1916 Map of Rogersville
    1916 Rogersville
    1916 Print · USGS
    Lauderdale County was a landscape of river-driven commerce and rural crossroads in the decade before the Tennessee River was transformed. Researchers can trace ancestral locations through dozens of named sites like Lambs Ferry, Hurricane Church, and the Muscle Shoals Canal.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1936 Map of Lexington
    1936 Map of Lexington
    1936 Lexington
    1936 Print · USGS
    Lauderdale County and the Tennessee state line appear here in the mid-1930s as rural life centered around small creek-side settlements. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Portertown Cemetery, Hammond School, and the local Ingram Mill.

  4. 1952 Map of Lexington, 1957 Print
    1952 Map of Lexington, 1957 Print
    1952 Lexington
    1957 Print · USGS
    Lauderdale County and the Tennessee borderlands are captured here in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape of scattered homesteads and family cemeteries. Genealogists can trace local roots through sites like Portertown Cem, Beaverdam Church, and the river crossing at Sledge Ford Bridge.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 1986 Map of Tuscumbia
    1986 Map of Tuscumbia
    1986 Tuscumbia
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River valley in the mid-1980s shows a landscape transformed by massive reservoirs and industrial hubs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of the Shoals area and locate rural communities like Tharp Town, Leighton, and Rogersville.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 2010 Map of Lexington, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lexington, 2010 Print
    2010 Lexington
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Anderson, including Lexington, Grassy, and other nearby areas

  11. 2011 Map of Lexington, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lexington, 2011 Print
    2011 Lexington
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Anderson, including Lexington, Grassy, and other nearby areas

  12. 2014 Map of Lexington, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Lexington, 2014 Print
    2014 Lexington
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Anderson, including Lexington, Grassy, and other nearby areas

  13. 2018 Map of Lexington, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Lexington, 2018 Print
    2018 Lexington
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Anderson, including Lexington, Grassy, and other nearby areas

  14. 2020 Map of Lexington, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Lexington, 2020 Print
    2020 Lexington
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Anderson, including Lexington, Grassy, and other nearby areas

  15. 2024 Map of Lexington, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Lexington, 2024 Print
    2024 Lexington
    2024 Print · USGS
    North Alabama's rural landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on Lexington and Anderson. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of local sites, including Shelton Cem, New Hope Cem, and Grassy Memorial Cem.

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