1950s Maps of Sweet Gum, Alabama

Explore 3 historic maps of Sweet Gum from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Sweet Gum's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Sweet Gum's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Sweet Gum, AL maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Center Hill, 1957 Print
    1952 Map of Center Hill, 1957 Print
    1952 Center Hill
    1957 Print · USGS
    Lauderdale County is shown in the early fifties as a landscape of rural communities and winding creek valleys. Researchers can trace dozens of family landmarks and local institutions, from Sweet Gum Sch and Marys Chapel to the Minnow Hatchery at Mitchelltown.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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.

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