Old Maps of French Mill, Alabama for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of French Mill. 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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French Mill, 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  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. 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.

  7. 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

  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. 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

  10. 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

  11. 2024 Map of Athens, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Athens, 2024 Print
    2024 Athens
    2024 Print · USGS
    The northern Alabama hub of Athens is documented here alongside its surrounding rural communities and family cemeteries. Genealogists can locate specific heritage sites like the Slave Cem, Old City Cem, and the historic French Mill district.

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