Old Maps of Dayton, Alabama for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Dayton. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Dayton.


Dayton, AL maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Montgomery, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Montgomery, 1964 Print
    1953 Montgomery
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama's river-and-rail corridor is mapped here in the mid-fifties, showing the vital connections between the capital and the Black Belt. Genealogists and historians can trace rail depots and crossroads from Marion Junction to Wetumpka, alongside landmarks like Craig AFB.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Montgomery
    1956 Map of Montgomery
    1956 Montgomery
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama in the mid-1950s shows a landscape defined by its great river systems and a booming military aviation presence. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Railway and locate tactical bases like Maxwell AFB and Craig AFB.

  3. 1957 Map of Montgomery
    1957 Map of Montgomery
    1957 Montgomery
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding Alabama River and a strategic network of military bases and rail lines. Trace family roots in Montgomery and Selma, or locate landmarks like Craig AFB and the State Capitol before the interstate era.

  4. 1968 Map of Thomaston West, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Thomaston West, 1971 Print
    1968 Thomaston West
    1971 Print · USGS
    Marengo County in the late sixties shows a landscape shaped by the Louisville and Nashville railroad and the winding Chickasaw Bogue. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Half Chance, Cades Chapel Cem, and the County Training Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1986 Map of Selma
    1986 Map of Selma
    1986 Selma
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama's river and rail networks are preserved here in the mid-eighties, showing the transition from river travel to modern infrastructure. Researchers can trace the layout of Selma, the historic capital at Cahaba, and the Millers Ferry Lock and Dam.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2011 Map of Thomaston West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Thomaston West, 2011 Print
    2011 Thomaston West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Dayton, including Thomaston, Half Chance, and other nearby areas

  7. 2014 Map of Thomaston West, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Thomaston West, 2014 Print
    2014 Thomaston West
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Dayton, including Thomaston, Half Chance, and other nearby areas

  8. 2018 Map of Thomaston West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Thomaston West, 2018 Print
    2018 Thomaston West
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Dayton, including Thomaston, Half Chance, and other nearby areas

  9. 2020 Map of Thomaston West, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Thomaston West, 2020 Print
    2020 Thomaston West
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Dayton, including Thomaston, Half Chance, and other nearby areas

  10. 2024 Map of Thomaston West, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Thomaston West, 2024 Print
    2024 Thomaston West
    2024 Print · USGS
    Marengo County's rural heartland is preserved here in the modern era, showing a landscape defined by creek bottoms and historic crossroads. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous burial sites like Quinney Family Cem or locate old settlements at Half Chance and Hugo.

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