Old Maps of Oakland, Madison for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 12 historic maps of Oakland. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Oakland.


Oakland, Madison 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. 1936 Map of Greenbrier
    1936 Map of Greenbrier
    1936 Greenbrier
    1936 Print · USGS
    Alabama's Tennessee Valley was undergoing a massive transformation in the mid-1930s as the river was harnessed for power. Genealogists can locate family-named settlements like Peete Corners, small rural schools like Betz Sch, and old spiritual centers like Fletcher Chapel.

  4. 1938 Map of Greenbrier
    1938 Map of Greenbrier
    1938 Greenbrier
    1938 Print · USGS
    Limestone and Madison Counties are shown in the late 1930s as a landscape of rural schoolhouses and family cemeteries. Genealogists can trace local heritage through sites like Ragland Cem, Mt Pleasant Sch, and the crossroads at Burgreen Corner.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  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. 1963 Map of Greenbrier, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Greenbrier, 1965 Print
    1963 Greenbrier
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Alabama cotton country of Limestone and Madison Counties is captured here in the early sixties, as the region began its transition toward modern industry. Researchers can find family-named sites like Anderson Cemetery, local industry at the Burgreen Gin, and the early footprint of the Huntsville Madison County Airport.

  10. 1975 Map of Greenbrier, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Greenbrier, 1977 Print
    1975 Greenbrier
    1977 Print · USGS
    Limestone and Madison Counties are captured here in the mid-seventies as the area transitioned from a rail-and-gin economy toward modern aviation and urban growth. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Ragland Cem, Burgreen Gin, and the historic West Madison Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 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

  12. 2024 Map of Greenbrier, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Greenbrier, 2024 Print
    2024 Greenbrier
    2024 Print · USGS
    Madison and Huntsville intersect here during a period of significant growth, where international aviation hubs meet protected river wetlands. Trace family roots at the Bryan Farm Cem or Jones-Donnell Cem, and explore the wetlands of the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge.

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