Old Maps of Auburn, Alabama for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Auburn with 32 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Auburn has changed over the decades.


Auburn, AL maps

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  1. 1906 Map of Dadeville
    1906 Map of Dadeville
    1906 Dadeville
    1906 Print · USGS
    The Tallapoosa River valley is shown at the turn of the century, defined by its numerous river ferries and a burgeoning rail network. Genealogists can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Rocky Ridge Church, Mc Ritchie Mill, and the many river crossings including McCarty Ferry.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1907 Map of Opelika, 1963 Print
    1907 Map of Opelika, 1963 Print
    1907 Opelika
    1963 Print · USGS
    Eastern Alabama and western Georgia come alive in this early 1900s survey of the rail-and-river economy. Genealogists can trace family names at Mitchell Crossroads, find rural landmarks like the Poor Farm, and locate historic river crossings like Dixon Ferry.

  3. 1909 Map of Opelika
    1909 Map of Opelika
    1909 Opelika
    1909 Print · USGS
    Eastern Alabama and western Georgia are seen here in the first decade of the twentieth century as the river-and-rail economy reached its peak. Genealogists and historians can trace old river crossings like Blanton Ferry, rural post offices such as Antioch Church Huckabee P O, and the path of the Chattahoochee Valley railroad.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Phenix City, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Phenix City, 1964 Print
    1955 Phenix City
    1964 Print · USGS
    Post-war Alabama and Georgia meet along the Chattahoochee River as industry and military installations expand. Trace the rail lines of the Central of Georgia through towns like Opelika, Tuskegee, and Alexander City.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Phenix City
    1957 Map of Phenix City
    1957 Phenix City
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Alabama-Georgia borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the bustling river crossing at Phenix City and Columbus. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of the Fort Benning Military Reservation or locate smaller textile and railroad towns like Langdale and Camp Hill.

  6. 1958 Map of Phenix City
    1958 Map of Phenix City
    1958 Phenix City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Alabama-Georgia borderlands thrive during the late fifties, anchored by the river-driven industry of Columbus and Phenix City. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Fort Benning, Auburn, and the textile towns of Fairfax and Lanett.

  7. 1971 Map of Waverly
    1971 Map of Waverly
    1971 Waverly
    1971 Print · USGS
    The intersection of Lee, Chambers, and Tallapoosa counties in the early 1970s shows a landscape of rail-linked communities and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Waverly, Gold Hill, and historic churches like Mt Traveler Ch or Macon Spring Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1971 Map of Opelika West, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Opelika West, 1973 Print
    1971 Opelika West
    1973 Print · USGS
    The growing communities of Opelika and Auburn meet in this 1970s portrait of Lee County's rail and water infrastructure. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks and local institutions like Oak Bowery Ch, The Bottle, and the Central of Georgia Railway.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1971 Map of Loachapoka, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Loachapoka, 1973 Print
    1971 Loachapoka
    1973 Print · USGS
    Loachapoka and the rural Lee-Macon county line are seen here in the early seventies, centered on the historic Western Railway of Alabama. Researchers can trace the layout of local education and faith at Loachapoka Jr High Sch, Coster Ch, and the Loachapoka Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1971 Map of Auburn, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Auburn, 1973 Print
    1971 Auburn
    1973 Print · USGS
    Auburn and Opelika are shown during a period of significant academic and civic expansion in the early seventies. Local historians can trace the development of Auburn University and locate rural landmarks like Mitchell Crossroads and Sand Hill Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1981 Map of Opelika, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Opelika, 1982 Print
    1981 Opelika
    1982 Print · USGS
    East Alabama and West Georgia appear in the early 1980s as a region defined by massive river reservoirs and the storied textile corridor. Genealogists can trace family roots through the valley towns of Lanett and Fairfax or locate sites near Horseshoe Bend National Military Park.

  12. 1998 Map of Loachapoka, 2001 Print
    1998 Map of Loachapoka, 2001 Print
    1998 Loachapoka
    2001 Print · USGS
    The community of Loachapoka is shown during its late-century development as it transitions toward the growing Auburn area. Researchers can trace family sites at Loachapoka Cem, St Matthew Ch, and within the Tuskegee National Forest.

  13. 2011 Map of Waverly, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Waverly, 2011 Print
    2011 Waverly
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Auburn, including Waverly, James, and other nearby areas

  14. 2011 Map of Loachapoka, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Loachapoka, 2011 Print
    2011 Loachapoka
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Auburn, including Loachapoka, Sand Hill, and other nearby areas

  15. 2011 Map of Auburn, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Auburn, 2011 Print
    2011 Auburn
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Auburn, including Opelika, Union Crossroads, and other nearby areas

  16. 2011 Map of Opelika West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Opelika West, 2011 Print
    2011 Opelika West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Auburn, including Opelika, Stonewall, and other nearby areas

  17. 2014 Map of Auburn, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Auburn, 2014 Print
    2014 Auburn
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Auburn, including Opelika, Union Crossroads, and other nearby areas

  18. 2014 Map of Waverly, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Waverly, 2014 Print
    2014 Waverly
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Auburn, including Waverly, James, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of Opelika West, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Opelika West, 2014 Print
    2014 Opelika West
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Auburn, including Opelika, Stonewall, and other nearby areas

  20. 2014 Map of Loachapoka, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Loachapoka, 2014 Print
    2014 Loachapoka
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Auburn, including Loachapoka, Sand Hill, and other nearby areas

  21. 2018 Map of Loachapoka, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Loachapoka, 2018 Print
    2018 Loachapoka
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Auburn, including Loachapoka, Sand Hill, and other nearby areas

  22. 2018 Map of Waverly, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Waverly, 2018 Print
    2018 Waverly
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Auburn, including Waverly, James, and other nearby areas

  23. 2018 Map of Opelika West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Opelika West, 2018 Print
    2018 Opelika West
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Auburn, including Opelika, Stonewall, and other nearby areas

  24. 2018 Map of Auburn, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Auburn, 2018 Print
    2018 Auburn
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Auburn, including Opelika, Union Crossroads, and other nearby areas

  25. 2020 Map of Opelika West, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Opelika West, 2020 Print
    2020 Opelika West
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Auburn, including Opelika, Stonewall, and other nearby areas

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