Old Maps of Opelika, Alabama for Metal Detecting
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Opelika, AL maps
(30)- 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. - 1970 Map of Opelika East, 1973 Print
1970 Opelika East1973 Print · USGSOpelika experienced significant industrial and educational growth in the early seventies, centered around its vital rail junctions. Researchers can trace the development of local schools like Darden High Sch and find family-named sites such as Scott Cem and Beans Mill.4 unique versions available - 1971 Map of Parkers Crossroads, 1973 Print
1971 Parkers Crossroads1973 Print · USGSLee County's rural crossroads and creek-side mills are documented here just as the early seventies began. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landmarks like Brown Cem, the Beauregard Sch, and the old rail line of the Central of Georgia.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 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. - 2011 Map of Parkers Crossroads, 2011 Print
2011 Parkers Crossroads2011 Print · USGSLee County at the beginning of the 2010s reveals a rural landscape defined by historic crossroads and creek-side industry. Family researchers and historians can locate Morris Chapel Cemetery, trace the local milling history at Griffen Mill, or find the Ivey Lookout Tower. - 2011 Map of Opelika East, 2011 Print
2011 Opelika East2011 Print · USGSOpelika and its eastern outskirts are captured here during a period of modern growth amidst established rural settlements. Family historians can locate numerous burial sites and landmarks like Memory Hill Cemetery, Beans Mill, and Mount Jefferson. - 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 Opelika East, 2014 Print
2014 Opelika East2014 Print · USGSOpelika and the rural Lee County countryside are shown here during a period of steady suburban and residential expansion. Researchers can trace local lineage through numerous sites like Sweet Hope Cem, Beans Mill, and the neighborhood of Oak Dale. - 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 Parkers Crossroads, 2014 Print
2014 Parkers Crossroads2014 Print · USGSLee County south of Opelika is documented here during a period of transition between rural crossroads and growing residential pockets. Researchers can locate family burial sites like Penn Young Gravesite and historic community hubs such as Meadows Mill and Spring Villa. - 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. - 2018 Map of Parkers Crossroads, 2018 Print
2018 Parkers Crossroads2018 Print · USGSSoutheast of OPELIKA, this 2018 survey captures a landscape of rural crossroads and established family burial grounds. Researchers can trace historical sites like Griffen Mill and Meadows Mill or locate family names at the Penn Young Gravesite and Pierce Chapel Cem. - 2018 Map of Opelika East, 2018 Print
2018 Opelika East2018 Print · USGSThe eastern edges of Opelika and the Lee County countryside are documented in the late twenty-teens, showing the city's modern expansion alongside historic rural landmarks. Researchers can locate family sites such as Liberty Cem and Beans Mill, or trace the path of Halawakee Creek. - 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. - 2020 Map of Parkers Crossroads, 2020 Print
2020 Parkers Crossroads2020 Print · USGSSoutheastern Lee County appears here in the contemporary era, showing the rural fringes of Opelika and its surrounding mill seats. Genealogists can trace family heritage through the Penn Young Gravesite, Brown Cem, and the historic mills at Griffen Mill. - 2020 Map of Opelika East, 2020 Print
2020 Opelika East2020 Print · USGSOpelika and the rural reaches of Lee County are shown here in recent years as the area continues to grow along its historic corridors. Researchers can trace the heritage of local families and communities through Beans Mill, Roanoke Junction, and Sweet Hope Cemetery.
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