Old Maps of Shorter, Alabama for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 18 historic maps of Shorter. 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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Shorter, AL maps
(18)- 1953 Map of Montgomery, 1964 Print
1953 Montgomery1964 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 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 - 1956 Map of Montgomery
1956 Montgomery1956 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 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. - 1957 Map of Montgomery
1957 Montgomery1957 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 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. - 1958 Map of Mount Meigs, 1959 Print
1958 Mount Meigs1959 Print · USGSMontgomery 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 - 1971 Map of Shorter, 1973 Print
1971 Shorter1973 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1971 Map of La Place, 1973 Print
1971 La Place1973 Print · USGSMacon 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 - 1971 Map of Chesson, 1974 Print
1971 Chesson1974 Print · USGSMacon 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 - 1975 Map of Mount Meigs NE, 1977 Print
1975 Mount Meigs NE1977 Print · USGSCovers Shorter, including Montgomery, Pike Road, and other nearby areas - 1981 Map of Tuskegee, 1982 Print
1981 Tuskegee1982 Print · USGSMacon 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 - 1986 Map of Montgomery
1986 Montgomery1986 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1987 Map of Brassell
1987 Brassell1987 Print · USGSAlabama'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. - 2024 Map of Chesson, 2024 Print
2024 Chesson2024 Print · USGSMacon and Montgomery counties meet in this 2024 survey of the Alabama Black Belt, showing the evolving rural landscape between Shorter and Pike Road. Researchers can pinpoint family history at Mount Zion Cem, trace the drainage of Cubahatchee Creek, or locate the historic settlement of Cross Keys. - 2024 Map of Shorter, 2024 Print
2024 Shorter2024 Print · USGSMacon County's rural river corridors and historic road networks are meticulously detailed in this recent survey. Local researchers can trace family landmarks near Tysonville Cem or locate the historic crossings at Robinson Bend and Polecat Springs. - 2024 Map of La Place, 2024 Print
2024 La Place2024 Print · USGSTuskegee and the rural communities of Macon County are detailed here in the 2020s, showing a landscape defined by the Tallapoosa River and local family history. Researchers can trace the locations of numerous community landmarks like Walker Chapel Cem, Shorter, and Zion Cem. - 2024 Map of Brassell, 2024 Print
2024 Brassell2024 Print · USGSCentral Alabama's riverfront and growing suburbs are documented here as they appeared in the early 2020s. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites, including Billingslea Cem, Anthony Cem, and Wares Quarter Cem.
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