Old Maps of Auburn, Alabama for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 32 historic maps of Auburn. 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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Auburn, AL maps
(32)- 1906 Map of Dadeville
1906 Dadeville1906 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1907 Map of Opelika, 1963 Print
1907 Opelika1963 Print · USGSEastern 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. - 1909 Map of Opelika
1909 Opelika1909 Print · USGSEastern 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 - 1955 Map of Phenix City, 1964 Print
1955 Phenix City1964 Print · USGSPost-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 - 1957 Map of Phenix City
1957 Phenix City1957 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1958 Map of Phenix City
1958 Phenix City1958 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1971 Map of Waverly
1971 Waverly1971 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1971 Map of Opelika West, 1973 Print
1971 Opelika West1973 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1971 Map of Loachapoka, 1973 Print
1971 Loachapoka1973 Print · USGSLoachapoka 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 - 1971 Map of Auburn, 1973 Print
1971 Auburn1973 Print · USGSAuburn 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 - 1981 Map of Opelika, 1982 Print
1981 Opelika1982 Print · USGSEast 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. - 1998 Map of Loachapoka, 2001 Print
1998 Loachapoka2001 Print · USGSThe 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. - 2011 Map of Waverly, 2011 Print
2011 Waverly2011 Print · USGSLee County, Alabama, is captured here in the early twenty-first century as it balances its mill-town heritage with university research. Genealogists and researchers can trace ancestral sites like Canaan Cemetery or explore the development of Gold Hill and the Fisheries Research Unit Auburn University. - 2011 Map of Loachapoka, 2011 Print
2011 Loachapoka2011 Print · USGSIn the Auburn vicinity during the early twenty-first century, this area shows a landscape of growing rural settlements and historic family sites. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds like Loachapoka Cemetery and Elam Cemetery or trace the waters of Sougahatchee Creek. - 2011 Map of Auburn, 2011 Print
2011 Auburn2011 Print · USGSAuburn and its university surroundings are captured here at a peak of modern expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites like Mount Olive Cemetery or locate landmarks such as Whatley Mill and Cary Woods. - 2011 Map of Opelika West, 2011 Print
2011 Opelika West2011 Print · USGSOpelika and the growing outskirts of Auburn are captured here during a period of significant suburban development. Researchers can locate family heritage sites at Oak Bowery Cemetery and Rosemere Cemetery or trace the rural routes through Stonewall and The Bottle. - 2014 Map of Auburn, 2014 Print
2014 Auburn2014 Print · USGSAuburn and Opelika appear here during a period of significant academic and suburban expansion in eastern Alabama. Researchers can trace the development of Auburn's campus, find historic sites like Pine Hill Cem, or explore the rural-to-suburban shift near Union Crossroads. - 2014 Map of Waverly, 2014 Print
2014 Waverly2014 Print · USGSThe rural borders of Lee, Chambers, and Tallapoosa counties come together here during a period of transition between historic crossroads and modern growth. Researchers can trace family sites at the Maddox Family Cem and Rowells Crossroads or locate old water-power sites like Jones Mill. - 2014 Map of Opelika West, 2014 Print
2014 Opelika West2014 Print · USGSAuburn and Opelika are captured here during a decade of rapid growth in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family history at Oak Bowery Cem and Rosemere Cem or locate local landmarks like The Bottle and Pepperell. - 2014 Map of Loachapoka, 2014 Print
2014 Loachapoka2014 Print · USGSThe western edge of Auburn and the historic community of Loachapoka appear in this recent survey during a period of modern suburban expansion. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous family burial sites, including Cherry Cemetery, Pine Knot Cemetery, and Armstrong Cemetery. - 2018 Map of Loachapoka, 2018 Print
2018 Loachapoka2018 Print · USGSLoachapoka and the outskirts of Auburn are captured here during the late twenty-teens, showing the mix of university growth and rural heritage. Researchers can trace family sites at Mount Vernon Cemetery or Elam Cemetery and explore the northern reaches of the Tuskegee National Forest. - 2018 Map of Waverly, 2018 Print
2018 Waverly2018 Print · USGSIn the hills of East Alabama near the turn of the twenty-first century, rural crossroads and family homesteads still define the landscape. Trace ancestral roots at Maddox Family Cem, explore the lanes of Waverly, or locate landmarks like Jones Mill. - 2018 Map of Opelika West, 2018 Print
2018 Opelika West2018 Print · USGSAuburn and Opelika appear during a period of significant modern growth while still retaining their historical rural boundaries. Local historians can trace family roots at Oak Bowery Cemetery and Allen Cemetery or explore older community hubs like The Bottle and Farmville. - 2018 Map of Auburn, 2018 Print
2018 Auburn2018 Print · USGSAuburn and Opelika are shown during a period of significant university and suburban growth in the late 2010s. Researchers can locate historic rural junctions like Wright Crossroads or trace the boundaries of local burial sites like Hill Cem and Mount Olive Cem. - 2020 Map of Opelika West, 2020 Print
2020 Opelika West2020 Print · USGSAuburn and Opelika are shown here during a period of modern expansion in eastern Alabama. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Oak Bowery Cem, Pepperell, and the distinctive location known as The Bottle.
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