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Old Maps of Athens, Alabama for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 47 historic maps of Athens. 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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Athens, AL maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Huntsville
    1888 Map of Huntsville
    1888 Huntsville
    1888 Print · USGS
    Madison and Limestone counties in the late 1880s showcase a landscape defined by the Tennessee River and major early rail lines. Researchers can trace the layout of Huntsville or locate long-standing communities like Mooresville and Thompsons Mill.
  4. 1892 Map of Huntsville
    1892 Map of Huntsville
    1892 Huntsville
    1892 Print · USGS
    North Alabama was a landscape of river ferries and rising rail hubs in the 1890s, caught here just as the region's industry began to modernize. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like the Monte Sano Hotel and trace old family-named sites from Thompsons Mill to Lemans Ferry.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1935 Map of Athens
    1935 Map of Athens
    1935 Athens
    1935 Print · USGS
    Mid-1930s Limestone County comes into focus as an agricultural landscape transitioning into a new era of infrastructure. Family researchers can locate rural anchors like Holt Store, Johnson Cem, and several local schools from Turner Hill Sch to St John Sch.
  10. 1936 Map of Capshaw
    1936 Map of Capshaw
    1936 Capshaw
    1936 Print · USGS
    Limestone and Madison counties are captured here in the mid-1930s as the Tennessee Valley Authority and Alabama Power began modernizing the rural landscape. Researchers can locate numerous vanished country schools like Grimett Sch, family landmarks such as McCully Mill, and the community at Wesley Chapel.
  13. 1936 Map of Stewart Cross Roads
    1936 Map of Stewart Cross Roads
    1936 Stewart Cross Roads
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River valley underwent a massive transformation in the mid-1930s as the new reservoir flooded the lowlands. You can trace submerged riverbanks and find upland landmarks like Stewart Cross Roads, Beulah Land, and St Luke Sch.
  16. 1936 Map of Ripley
    1936 Map of Ripley
    1936 Ripley
    1936 Print · USGS
    Limestone County is captured here in the mid-1930s as the new Wheeler Reservoir began reshaping the local landscape. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Myers Cem and community centers like Peeks Store or Yarbrough Chapel.
  19. 1936 Map of Tanner
    1936 Map of Tanner
    1936 Tanner
    1936 Print · USGS
    Limestone County is captured during the transformative years of the Tennessee Valley Authority project. Researchers can trace family sites and rural landmarks like Mooresville, Taylor Pride Cem, and the Alabama State Farm near the rising waters of Wheeler Reservoir.
  22. 1938 Map of Tanner
    1938 Map of Tanner
    1938 Tanner
    1938 Print · USGS
    Limestone County in the late thirties shows a landscape transformed by the new Wheeler Reservoir and its rising waters. Genealogists can trace family holdings and community hubs like Anderson Plantation, Taylor Pride Cem, and Mooresville.
  25. 1948 Map of Ripley, 1974 Print
    1948 Map of Ripley, 1974 Print
    1948 Ripley
    1974 Print · USGS
    Settled hills and river bottoms in Limestone County appear here in the late forties as the Tennessee Valley Authority managed the local landscape. Researchers can trace rural family roots at Riddle Chapel, Turner Chapel School, and the Persimmon Grove Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1950 Map of Jones Crossroads
    1950 Map of Jones Crossroads
    1950 Jones Crossroads
    1950 Print · USGS
    Limestone and Morgan counties meet along the wide waters of the Tennessee River in the post-war era. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Neville Cem or locate community centers like Jones Crossroads and the Pine Ridge School.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1951 Map of Ripley
    1951 Map of Ripley
    1951 Ripley
    1951 Print · USGS
    Limestone County in the early fifties shows a rural landscape shaped by the Elk River and new reservoir shorelines. Researchers can trace family history through numerous small settlements like Shanghai and family burial grounds such as McKinney Cem and Farrow Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 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
  37. 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.
  40. 1958 Map of Capshaw, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Capshaw, 1959 Print
    1958 Capshaw
    1959 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Limestone and Madison counties is captured here in the late fifties as family farms and small crossroad communities thrived. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Bed and locate historic sites like Pilgrim Home Church and Nick Davis Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1958 Map of Athens, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Athens, 1959 Print
    1958 Athens
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Athens and its Limestone County surrounds are captured here during a period of steady growth along the major highways and rail lines. Researchers can trace family sites at Fielding Cem, explore the historic campus of Athens College, and locate rural outposts like Wigginsville and Sardis Springs.
  46. 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
  49. 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.
  52. 1963 Map of Tanner, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Tanner, 1966 Print
    1963 Tanner
    1966 Print · USGS
    Limestone County's agrarian landscape meets the Tennessee River in the early sixties, as the region balances traditional farming with new infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace family land at Anderson Plantation or locate rural landmarks like Solomons Temple Cem and Mooresville.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1967 Map of Athens, 1972 Print
    1967 Map of Athens, 1972 Print
    1967 Athens
    1972 Print · USGS
    Athens and its surrounding Limestone County countryside are captured during a period of mid-century growth and educational expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Sampson Chapel Cemetery, Piney Chapel, and the historic campus of Athens College.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1976 Map of Jones Crossroads, 1977 Print
    1976 Map of Jones Crossroads, 1977 Print
    1976 Jones Crossroads
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River valley north of Decatur underwent significant industrial transformation by the mid-seventies. Researchers can trace family history through numerous burial sites like Malone Cem or locate the sprawling Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.
  61. 1984 Map of Huntsville, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Huntsville, 1986 Print
    1984 Huntsville
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Alabama and the Tennessee borderlands are captured in the mid-eighties as Huntsville and the Redstone Arsenal expand. Researchers can trace rural landmarks from Woodlin Mill to the Cumberland Plateau and old rail lines like the Southern.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1986 Map of Tuscumbia
    1986 Map of Tuscumbia
    1986 Tuscumbia
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River valley in the mid-1980s shows a landscape transformed by massive reservoirs and industrial hubs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of the Shoals area and locate rural communities like Tharp Town, Leighton, and Rogersville.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 2011 Map of Ripley, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ripley, 2011 Print
    2011 Ripley
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Athens, including O'Neal, Cross Key, and other nearby areas
  70. 2011 Map of Capshaw, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Capshaw, 2011 Print
    2011 Capshaw
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Athens, including Huntsville, Madison, and other nearby areas
  73. 2011 Map of Athens, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Athens, 2011 Print
    2011 Athens
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Athens, including Alabama Fork, Fairmount, and other nearby areas
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