Old Maps of Killen, Alabama for Metal Detecting

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Killen, 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. 1914 Map of Muscle Shoals
    1914 Map of Muscle Shoals
    1914 Muscle Shoals
    1914 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River and its complex shoals define the Shoals region in the years before major damming projects. Trace the Muscle Shoals Canal and find landmarks like St Florian, Mars Hill School, and Lock No 6.

  3. 1916 Map of Muscle Shoals
    1916 Map of Muscle Shoals
    1916 Muscle Shoals
    1916 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River corridor around Florence and Sheffield appears here in the years before dam construction altered the valley forever. Researchers can trace historic river crossings like Goose Shoals Ford, early navigation locks, and vanished community hubs such as Big Cut Hines PO.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 1936 Map of Wheeler Dam
    1936 Map of Wheeler Dam
    1936 Wheeler Dam
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River valley was undergoing a massive transformation in the mid-1930s as the TVA reservoirs filled. Local researchers can trace the early layout of Wheeler Dam Village and locate family landmarks like Fosters Mill, Center Star Sch, and Houstontown.

  6. 1936 Map of Killen
    1936 Map of Killen
    1936 Killen
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River valley transformed in the mid-thirties as hydroelectric power and industrial villages reshaped the Alabama landscape. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mt Pleasant Cemetery or early educational sites such as Price School and Harkins Creek School.

  7. 1952 Map of Wheeler Dam, 1957 Print
    1952 Map of Wheeler Dam, 1957 Print
    1952 Wheeler Dam
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River corridor transformed in the mid-twentieth century as hydroelectric power and new state parks reshaped the Shoals region. Local historians can trace family roots through Hennigan Cem or explore the early layout of Wheeler Dam Village and Fosters Mill.

  8. 1953 Map of Killen, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Killen, 1957 Print
    1953 Killen
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River valley in the early fifties shows a landscape reshaped by industry and the waters of Wilson Lake. Researchers can trace the development of Nitrate City and Listerhill or find family landmarks like Old Brick Ch and Woodlawn Cem.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 2011 Map of Killen, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Killen, 2011 Print
    2011 Killen
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Killen, including Florence, Muscle Shoals, and other nearby areas

  17. 2012 Map of Wheeler Dam, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Wheeler Dam, 2012 Print
    2012 Wheeler Dam
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Killen, including Aqua Vista, Bethel, and other nearby areas

  18. 2014 Map of Wheeler Dam, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Wheeler Dam, 2014 Print
    2014 Wheeler Dam
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Killen, including Aqua Vista, Bethel, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of Killen, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Killen, 2014 Print
    2014 Killen
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Killen, including Florence, Muscle Shoals, and other nearby areas

  20. 2018 Map of Wheeler Dam, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Wheeler Dam, 2018 Print
    2018 Wheeler Dam
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Killen, including Aqua Vista, Bethel, and other nearby areas

  21. 2018 Map of Killen, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Killen, 2018 Print
    2018 Killen
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Killen, including Florence, Muscle Shoals, and other nearby areas

  22. 2020 Map of Wheeler Dam, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Wheeler Dam, 2020 Print
    2020 Wheeler Dam
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Killen, including Aqua Vista, Bethel, and other nearby areas

  23. 2020 Map of Killen, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Killen, 2020 Print
    2020 Killen
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Killen, including Florence, Muscle Shoals, and other nearby areas

  24. 2024 Map of Wheeler Dam, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Wheeler Dam, 2024 Print
    2024 Wheeler Dam
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River divides Lauderdale and Colbert counties in this modern study of North Alabama's shoreline and hydroelectric infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can locate dozens of family landmarks, from Peck Cem near Killen to the river-front community at Fishermans Resort.

  25. 2024 Map of Killen, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Killen, 2024 Print
    2024 Killen
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River and Wilson Lake serve as the centerpiece for this Lauderdale County survey. Researchers can trace historical local sites from Bainbridge Ferry to the community centers at Killen, Listerhill, and St. Florian.

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