Old Maps of Owens Cross Roads, Alabama for Metal Detecting

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Owens Cross Roads, AL maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Scottsboro
    1888 Map of Scottsboro
    1888 Scottsboro
    1888 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama is shown in the late nineteenth century as a land of steep plateaus and vital river crossings. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early rail-and-river economy through family landmarks like Caldwell's Ferry and the Bell Factory textile site.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 1892 Map of Scottsboro
    1892 Map of Scottsboro
    1892 Scottsboro
    1892 Print · USGS
    Jackson County and the Tennessee River valley are captured here in the late nineteenth century, just as railroads began to reshape local commerce. Genealogists can trace family-named sites like Owen's Cross Roads, Carrick Mill, and Larkin Landing.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1936 Map of New Hope
    1936 Map of New Hope
    1936 New Hope
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Flint River valley in the mid-1930s shows a landscape on the brink of change as the Wheeler Reservoir reaches its high-water mark. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Baker Cem, Owens Cross Roads, and local hubs like Buggs Chapel or Cherokee School.

  6. 1936 Map of Farley
    1936 Map of Farley
    1936 Farley
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River valley is captured here in the mid-1930s during its transformation by the TVA. Researchers can trace historic family names and early rural sites like Gaines Chapel, Whitesburg, and the Old Chickasaw Boundary.

  7. 1947 Map of Farley, 1956 Print
    1947 Map of Farley, 1956 Print
    1947 Farley
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River valley north of Laceys Spring is captured here just after the war, showing the expansion of federal reservations. Trace family roots at Laceys Spring Cem or locate old community hubs like St Lukes Church and the Cherokee School.

  8. 1947 Map of New Hope, 1964 Print
    1947 Map of New Hope, 1964 Print
    1947 New Hope
    1964 Print · USGS
    Madison County at the end of the 1940s reveals a rural landscape defined by the Tennessee River's backwaters and the foothills of the Appalachians. Researchers can trace family history through dozens of named sites like Owens Cross Roads, Cherokee School, and New Hope Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1950 Map of Farley
    1950 Map of Farley
    1950 Farley
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River valley south of Huntsville is seen here in the mid-twentieth century as military installations began to reshape the landscape. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous burial grounds like Lacey Cem and Russell Cem, or locate rural landmarks like Cherokee School and Laceys Spring.

  10. 1950 Map of New Hope
    1950 Map of New Hope
    1950 New Hope
    1950 Print · USGS
    Madison County's southeastern landscape at mid-century centers on the town of New Hope and the banks of the Flint River. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like Baker Cem, the Cherokee School, and Owens Cross Roads.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. 1964 Map of Farley, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Farley, 1966 Print
    1964 Farley
    1966 Print · USGS
    Madison County's riverfront and military expansion are captured here in the mid-sixties as the space age transformed the region south of Huntsville. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Lacey Cem and Farley alongside the Redstone Arsenal and Rocket Siding.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 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

  17. 2024 Map of Farley, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Farley, 2024 Print
    2024 Farley
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River valley south of Huntsville comes alive in this survey, showcasing the overlap of military grounds and rural river life. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Laceys Spring and numerous pioneer burial sites including Bloomfield Cem and Lacey-Gem Cem.

  18. 2024 Map of New Hope, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of New Hope, 2024 Print
    2024 New Hope
    2024 Print · USGS
    Madison County at the edge of the Marshall County line shows a landscape of river bends and mountain hollows south of Huntsville. Researchers can locate numerous family burial sites like Byrd Cem and Bush Cem or trace the winding course of the Paint Rock River past Shirt Tail Bend.

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