Old Maps of Smithsonia, Alabama
Explore 14 old maps of Smithsonia, spanning from 1924 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.
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Smithsonia, AL maps
(14)- 1924 Map of Gravelly Springs1924 Gravelly Springs1924 Print · USGSLauderdale 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
- 1926 Map of Gravelly Springs1926 Gravelly Springs1926 Print · USGSNorthwest 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
- 1935 Map of Cherokee1935 Cherokee1935 Print · USGSNorthern 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.
- 1954 Map of Cherokee, 1958 Print1954 Cherokee1958 Print · USGSCherokee 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
- 1956 Map of Gadsden, 1966 Print1956 Gadsden1966 Print · USGSNorth 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
- 1958 Map of Gadsden1958 Gadsden1958 Print · USGSNorth 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.
- 1960 Map of Gadsden1960 Gadsden1960 Print · USGSNorthern 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
- 1963 Map of Gadsden1963 Gadsden1963 Print · USGSNorthern 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.
- 1986 Map of Tuscumbia1986 Tuscumbia1986 Print · USGSThe 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
- 2011 Map of Cherokee, 2011 Print2011 Cherokee2011 Print · USGSCovers Smithsonia, including Cherokee, Lane Springs, and other nearby areas
- 2014 Map of Cherokee, 2014 Print2014 Cherokee2014 Print · USGSCovers Smithsonia, including Cherokee, Lane Springs, and other nearby areas
- 2018 Map of Cherokee, 2018 Print2018 Cherokee2018 Print · USGSCovers Smithsonia, including Cherokee, Lane Springs, and other nearby areas
- 2020 Map of Cherokee, 2020 Print2020 Cherokee2020 Print · USGSCovers Smithsonia, including Cherokee, Lane Springs, and other nearby areas
- 2024 Map of Cherokee, 2024 Print2024 Cherokee2024 Print · USGSNorthwestern 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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