1900s (20th Century) Maps of Northwood, Alabama

Explore 7 historic maps of Northwood from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Northwood's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Northwood, AL maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

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