Old Maps of Shorter, Alabama

Explore 34 old maps of Shorter, spanning from 1953 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Shorter, AL maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Montgomery, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Montgomery, 1964 Print
    1953 Montgomery
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama's river-and-rail corridor is mapped here in the mid-fifties, showing the vital connections between the capital and the Black Belt. Genealogists and historians can trace rail depots and crossroads from Marion Junction to Wetumpka, alongside landmarks like Craig AFB.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 1956 Map of Montgomery
    1956 Map of Montgomery
    1956 Montgomery
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama in the mid-1950s shows a landscape defined by its great river systems and a booming military aviation presence. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Railway and locate tactical bases like Maxwell AFB and Craig AFB.

  4. 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.

  5. 1957 Map of Montgomery
    1957 Map of Montgomery
    1957 Montgomery
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding Alabama River and a strategic network of military bases and rail lines. Trace family roots in Montgomery and Selma, or locate landmarks like Craig AFB and the State Capitol before the interstate era.

  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. 1958 Map of Mount Meigs, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Mount Meigs, 1959 Print
    1958 Mount Meigs
    1959 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County was a hive of rail and river activity in the late fifties as the state capital expanded eastward. Researchers can trace family-named sites and rural institutions like Pike Road, Our Lady of Fatima Sch, and the riverside Indian Mounds.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1971 Map of Shorter, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Shorter, 1973 Print
    1971 Shorter
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Tallapoosa River country comes alive in the early seventies, showing a landscape of small towns and gravel works. Trace local history at Tysonville, the Cubahatchee Lookout Tower, and Wolfe High Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1971 Map of La Place, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of La Place, 1973 Print
    1971 La Place
    1973 Print · USGS
    Macon County in the early seventies shows a landscape where military history and rural tradition meet along the Tallapoosa River. Researchers can locate the Tuskegee Air Force Base and numerous family churches like Bradford Chapel and Elam Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1971 Map of Chesson, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Chesson, 1974 Print
    1971 Chesson
    1974 Print · USGS
    Macon County's rural landscape is captured here in the early seventies, where rail lines and treaty boundaries still define the local geography. Researchers can trace family roots at Mt Zion Ch, locate the settlement of Chesson, or follow the historic Indian Treaty Boundary.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1975 Map of Mount Meigs NE, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Mount Meigs NE, 1977 Print
    1975 Mount Meigs NE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Shorter, including Montgomery, Pike Road, and other nearby areas

  12. 1981 Map of Tuskegee, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Tuskegee, 1982 Print
    1981 Tuskegee
    1982 Print · USGS
    Macon and Bullock counties are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape deeply tied to the railroad and the legacies of Tuskegee Institute. Researchers can locate specific sites from Moton Field to rural settlements along the Seaboard Coast Line like Hurtsboro and Pittsview.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1986 Map of Montgomery
    1986 Map of Montgomery
    1986 Montgomery
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama's river-and-rail corridor is captured in the mid-1980s, centered on the state capital and its surrounding rural counties. Researchers can trace ancestral landmarks like Oakwood Cemetery, military sites like Maxwell Air Force Base, and small towns such as Lowndesboro.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1987 Map of Brassell
    1987 Map of Brassell
    1987 Brassell
    1987 Print · USGS
    Alabama's river-bottom lands near the meeting of three counties were captured in detail during the late 1980s. Researchers can trace family sites like Dawson Bradford Cem and Cathmagby Ch or locate the Mount Meigs (Sta) along the CSX rail line.

  15. 2011 Map of La Place, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of La Place, 2011 Print
    2011 La Place
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Shorter, including Tuskegee, Tallassee, and other nearby areas

  16. 2011 Map of Chesson, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Chesson, 2011 Print
    2011 Chesson
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Shorter, including Pike Road, Chesson, and other nearby areas

  17. 2011 Map of Brassell, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Brassell, 2011 Print
    2011 Brassell
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Shorter, including Montgomery, Pike Road, and other nearby areas

  18. 2011 Map of Shorter, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Shorter, 2011 Print
    2011 Shorter
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Shorter, including Tallassee, Tysonville, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of Brassell, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Brassell, 2014 Print
    2014 Brassell
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Shorter, including Montgomery, Pike Road, and other nearby areas

  20. 2014 Map of Shorter, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Shorter, 2014 Print
    2014 Shorter
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Shorter, including Tallassee, Tysonville, and other nearby areas

  21. 2014 Map of La Place, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of La Place, 2014 Print
    2014 La Place
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Shorter, including Tuskegee, Tallassee, and other nearby areas

  22. 2014 Map of Chesson, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Chesson, 2014 Print
    2014 Chesson
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Shorter, including Pike Road, Chesson, and other nearby areas

  23. 2018 Map of Chesson, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Chesson, 2018 Print
    2018 Chesson
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Shorter, including Pike Road, Chesson, and other nearby areas

  24. 2018 Map of La Place, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of La Place, 2018 Print
    2018 La Place
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Shorter, including Tuskegee, Tallassee, and other nearby areas

  25. 2018 Map of Shorter, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Shorter, 2018 Print
    2018 Shorter
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Shorter, including Tallassee, Tysonville, and other nearby areas

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