Old Maps of Smithsonia, Alabama

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Smithsonia, AL maps

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  1. 1924 Map of Gravelly Springs
    1924 Map of Gravelly Springs
    1924 Gravelly Springs
    1924 Print · USGS
    Lauderdale County at the edge of the Tennessee River reveals a vibrant rural society in the mid-twenties, centered on the river and the rail line. Researchers can trace the heritage of vanished landmarks like Lyle Academy, the Colbert Shoals Canal, and the Oakland School (Colored).
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1926 Map of Gravelly Springs
    1926 Map of Gravelly Springs
    1926 Gravelly Springs
    1926 Print · USGS
    Northwest Alabama is seen here in the mid-twenties, when the river and rail lines dictated the rhythm of Lauderdale and Colbert counties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Lyle Academy, Youngs Store, and the Colbert Shoals Canal.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1935 Map of Cherokee
    1935 Map of Cherokee
    1935 Cherokee
    1935 Print · USGS
    Northern Alabama is captured in the mid-1930s as the TVA prepares to inundate the valley for the Pickwick Landing Reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Perkins Cem, Moontown Ch, and the town of Cherokee.

  4. 1954 Map of Cherokee, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Cherokee, 1958 Print
    1954 Cherokee
    1958 Print · USGS
    Cherokee and the Tennessee River valley are documented here in the mid-fifties as the region balanced its rail-town roots with new shoreline developments. Local historians can trace old wagon routes and family landmarks like Monk Chapel, Smithsonia, and the historic Natchez Trace.
    4 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. 2011 Map of Cherokee, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Cherokee, 2011 Print
    2011 Cherokee
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Smithsonia, including Cherokee, Lane Springs, and other nearby areas

  11. 2014 Map of Cherokee, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Cherokee, 2014 Print
    2014 Cherokee
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Smithsonia, including Cherokee, Lane Springs, and other nearby areas

  12. 2018 Map of Cherokee, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Cherokee, 2018 Print
    2018 Cherokee
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Smithsonia, including Cherokee, Lane Springs, and other nearby areas

  13. 2020 Map of Cherokee, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Cherokee, 2020 Print
    2020 Cherokee
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Smithsonia, including Cherokee, Lane Springs, and other nearby areas

  14. 2024 Map of Cherokee, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Cherokee, 2024 Print
    2024 Cherokee
    2024 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Alabama's river crossings and rural communities are preserved in this contemporary record of the Lauderdale and Colbert County border. Researchers can trace ancestral sites and historic river transit at Colberts Ferry, Mhoontown Cem, and Rutland Chapel.

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