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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Rainbow, Madison

Explore 8 historic maps of Rainbow 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 Rainbow's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Rainbow's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Rainbow, Madison maps

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  1. 1936 Map of Jeff
    1936 Map of Jeff
    1936 Jeff
    1936 Print · USGS
    Madison County rural life is captured in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape defined by ancestral lines and small-town centers. Trace family roots through Indian Creek Cem, St John Cem, and old schools like Little Indian Creek Sch.
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 1958 Map of Jeff, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Jeff, 1959 Print
    1958 Jeff
    1959 Print · USGS
    Madison County at the end of the 1950s shows a transition from rural farming tracts to early institutional growth north of Huntsville. Genealogists can locate family names at Hammond Cem or Fowlkes Cem and trace the paths of Pulaski Pike and Nick Davis Road.
    2 unique versions available
  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
  16. 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.
  19. 1967 Map of Jeff, 1972 Print
    1967 Map of Jeff, 1972 Print
    1967 Jeff
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Madison and Huntsville area comes into focus during the late sixties as residential neighborhoods began to edge into the surrounding farmland. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Pattus Cem, Conley Chapel, and Sparkman High Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 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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