Old Maps of Rainbow, Madison for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 11 historic maps of Rainbow. 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.
- Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
- Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.
Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Rainbow.
Rainbow, Madison maps
(11)- 1888 Map of Huntsville1888 Huntsville1888 Print · USGSMadison 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.
- 1892 Map of Huntsville1892 Huntsville1892 Print · USGSNorth 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
- 1936 Map of Jeff1936 Jeff1936 Print · USGSMadison 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.
- 1956 Map of Gadsden, 1966 Print1956 Gadsden1966 Print · USGSNorth 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
- 1958 Map of Gadsden1958 Gadsden1958 Print · USGSNorth 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.
- 1958 Map of Jeff, 1959 Print1958 Jeff1959 Print · USGSMadison 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
- 1960 Map of Gadsden1960 Gadsden1960 Print · USGSNorthern 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
- 1963 Map of Gadsden1963 Gadsden1963 Print · USGSNorthern 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.
- 1967 Map of Jeff, 1972 Print1967 Jeff1972 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1984 Map of Huntsville, 1986 Print1984 Huntsville1986 Print · USGSNorthern 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
- 2024 Map of Jeff, 2024 Print2024 Jeff2024 Print · USGSMadison County at the edge of Huntsville's expansion shows a landscape where historic rural identifiers meet modern growth. Genealogists can locate family burial sites like Bouldin-Hammond Cem and trace the legacy of Oakwood University and Monrovia.
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