Old Maps of Wren, Alabama for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Wren. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Wren, AL maps

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  1. 1935 Map of Moulton
    1935 Map of Moulton
    1935 Moulton
    1935 Print · USGS
    Lawrence County during the mid-thirties reveals a rural landscape poised between the plateau farms and the timbered heights of the national forest. Researchers can trace family history through local sites like the Rosenwald Sch, Shoemaker Cem, and the settlement at Wren.

  2. 1936 Map of Moulton
    1936 Map of Moulton
    1936 Moulton
    1936 Print · USGS
    Lawrence County in the mid-1930s shows a landscape of rural schools and family cemeteries clustered around Moulton. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Rabbitt Town and Landersville or locate Shoemaker Cem and CCC Camp 12.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1940 Map of Mt Hope
    1940 Map of Mt Hope
    1940 Mt Hope
    1940 Print · USGS
    Lawrence and Winston counties are captured here in the early 1940s as the Moulton Valley agricultural landscape meets the forest. Researchers can trace family sites at Cave Spring Ch, Heflin Cem, and the depression-era CCC Camp.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 1960 Map of Moulton, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Moulton, 1961 Print
    1960 Moulton
    1961 Print · USGS
    Moulton and the surrounding valley floor are captured here in the early 1960s, just as the area balanced agricultural life with growing municipal services. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of sites like Heflin Cem, Muck City, and Pleasant Ridge Ch.
    3 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. 1980 Map of Haleyville, 1983 Print
    1980 Map of Haleyville, 1983 Print
    1980 Haleyville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Northwest Alabama at the start of the eighties shows a landscape of deep forests and new reservoirs as modern infrastructure settled into the hills. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern and Illinois Central Gulf through towns like Haleyville, Moulton, and Natural Bridge.

  10. 2000 Map of Moulton, 2003 Print
    2000 Map of Moulton, 2003 Print
    2000 Moulton
    2003 Print · USGS
    Moulton and the surrounding valley are shown here at the turn of the millennium, where agriculture meets the northern reaches of the Bankhead Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites at McDonald Cem, Muck City, and along the historic route of Byler Road.

  11. 2011 Map of Moulton, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Moulton, 2011 Print
    2011 Moulton
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Wren, including Moulton, Pinhook, and other nearby areas

  12. 2014 Map of Moulton, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Moulton, 2014 Print
    2014 Moulton
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Wren, including Moulton, Pinhook, and other nearby areas

  13. 2018 Map of Moulton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Moulton, 2018 Print
    2018 Moulton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Wren, including Moulton, Pinhook, and other nearby areas

  14. 2021 Map of Moulton, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Moulton, 2021 Print
    2021 Moulton
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Wren, including Moulton, Pinhook, and other nearby areas

  15. 2024 Map of Moulton, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Moulton, 2024 Print
    2024 Moulton
    2024 Print · USGS
    Moulton and the surrounding Lawrence County uplands are captured here as the Tennessee Valley transitions into the deep forests of the Bankhead. Researchers can trace family history through sites like the Moulton Old City Cem, Freeman Tabernacle Cem, and the historic Lawrence County Courthouse.

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