Old Maps of Brilliant, Alabama for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 27 historic maps of Brilliant. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Brilliant, AL maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Birmingham, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Birmingham, 1964 Print
    1953 Birmingham
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama at mid-century shows a landscape defined by industrial expansion and the iron-rich ridges surrounding Birmingham. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks of the L & N RR or locate historic federal sites like the Anniston Ordnance Depot.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Birmingham
    1956 Map of Birmingham
    1956 Birmingham
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama in the mid-fifties exhibits a landscape of growing cities and deep-rooted industrial corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of suburban Mountain Brook or locate regional hubs like Sylacauga and Jasper.

  3. 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

  4. 1957 Map of Birmingham
    1957 Map of Birmingham
    1957 Birmingham
    1957 Print · USGS
    North-Central Alabama in the mid-fifties is an industrial powerhouse centered on the steel valleys and sprawling iron ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-linked growth of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, or locate rural landmarks like Talladega College and the Anniston Ordnance Depot.

  5. 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.

  6. 1958 Map of Gold Mine, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Gold Mine, 1960 Print
    1958 Gold Mine
    1960 Print · USGS
    Marion County during the late 1950s was a landscape of transitioning industries and deep-rooted rural communities. Local historians can trace the development of extraction sites like Gold Mine and Brilliant alongside landmarks such as Bethel Ch and Crooked Creek Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  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. 1967 Map of Brilliant, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Brilliant, 1968 Print
    1967 Brilliant
    1968 Print · USGS
    Marion County's coal and rail landscape comes into focus in the late sixties, centered on the mining operations around Brilliant. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural landmarks like Yampertown, Pearces Mills, and Mt Joy Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1967 Map of Winfield, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Winfield, 1968 Print
    1967 Winfield
    1968 Print · USGS
    Marion and Fayette counties are shown here in the late sixties as the town of Winfield expands along the railroad. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Musgrove Chapel, the Drive-in Theater, and the old mining Airshaft.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1980 Map of Haleyville, 1983 Print
    1980 Map of Haleyville, 1983 Print
    1980 Haleyville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Northwest Alabama at the start of the eighties shows a landscape of deep forests and new reservoirs as modern infrastructure settled into the hills. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern and Illinois Central Gulf through towns like Haleyville, Moulton, and Natural Bridge.

  12. 1984 Map of Jasper, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Jasper, 1985 Print
    1984 Jasper
    1985 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1980s, the Walker County coalfields were a complex web of rail lines and river terminals. Researchers can trace the industrial heritage of the Mulberry Fork and locate local landmarks like the Carbon Hill National Fish Hatchery or Saragossa Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 2011 Map of Winfield, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Winfield, 2011 Print
    2011 Winfield
    2011 Print · USGS
    The town of Winfield and its surrounding countryside are documented here during a period of steady rural development. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous burial sites such as Scuffle Grit Cemetery or the Riley Baccus Family Cemetery, and trace local landmarks like Holt Dam.

  14. 2011 Map of Brilliant, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Brilliant, 2011 Print
    2011 Brilliant
    2011 Print · USGS
    Marion County, Alabama, is documented here in the early 2010s, showing a landscape defined by creek-side settlements and local cemeteries. Genealogists can trace family roots at Brilliant Memorial Cemetery, Pull Tight, or the riverside site of Pearces Mills.

  15. 2011 Map of Gold Mine, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Gold Mine, 2011 Print
    2011 Gold Mine
    2011 Print · USGS
    Marion County at the start of the 2010s reveals a rural landscape deeply rooted in its local ancestry and river geography. Genealogists can trace family sites like Old Poplar Springs Cemetery and Bethel Cemetery near settlements such as Sunny Home and Gold Mine.

  16. 2014 Map of Brilliant, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Brilliant, 2014 Print
    2014 Brilliant
    2014 Print · USGS
    Marion County's rural landscapes and small towns are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Brilliant Memorial Cem and May and Akers Cem or trace the routes through Pearces Mills and Pull Tight.

  17. 2014 Map of Winfield, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Winfield, 2014 Print
    2014 Winfield
    2014 Print · USGS
    Winfield and the surrounding Marion and Fayette County line are shown here in the mid-2010s, revealing a landscape of established small towns and family homesteads. Genealogists can trace deep local roots through numerous sites like Riley Baccus Family Cem, Scuffle Grit Cem, and Harmony Grove Cem.

  18. 2014 Map of Gold Mine, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Gold Mine, 2014 Print
    2014 Gold Mine
    2014 Print · USGS
    Marion County's rural heritage is preserved in this recent survey, showing the landscape between Brilliant and the Winston County line. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family burial grounds and small communities like Sunny Home, Whitehouse, and the namesake Gold Mine.

  19. 2018 Map of Gold Mine, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Gold Mine, 2018 Print
    2018 Gold Mine
    2018 Print · USGS
    Marion County at the edge of the national forest is shown here in the late 2010s, capturing a landscape of small settlements and river valleys. Genealogists can locate numerous burial sites like Gold Mine Cem, Bethel Cem, and Rowell Cem near communities like Sunny Home.

  20. 2018 Map of Brilliant, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Brilliant, 2018 Print
    2018 Brilliant
    2018 Print · USGS
    Marion County communities and rural landscapes are captured here in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Pearces Mills and numerous burial sites including Old Bostick Cem and Brilliant Memorial Cem.

  21. 2018 Map of Winfield, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Winfield, 2018 Print
    2018 Winfield
    2018 Print · USGS
    Winfield and the surrounding Marion-Fayette county line are captured here in the late 2010s as a well-connected network of rural communities. Researchers can trace numerous local burial sites including Siloam Cemetery, Harmony Grove Cemetery, and Scuffle Grit Cemetery.

  22. 2020 Map of Winfield, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Winfield, 2020 Print
    2020 Winfield
    2020 Print · USGS
    The Marion and Fayette County line is charted here in the 2020s, anchored by the growth of Winfield and the branching Luxapallila Creek. Genealogists can trace family heritage through the Riley Baccus Family Cemetery, Union Chapel Cemetery, and the settlement of Gu-Win.

  23. 2020 Map of Brilliant, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Brilliant, 2020 Print
    2020 Brilliant
    2020 Print · USGS
    Marion County at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape defined by small communities and the winding headwaters of the Buttahatchee River. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like Old Bostick Cem, Boston Cem, and the settlement of Pearces Mills.

  24. 2021 Map of Gold Mine, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Gold Mine, 2021 Print
    2021 Gold Mine
    2021 Print · USGS
    Marion County, Alabama, is documented here in the early twenty-first century as a landscape of rural settlements and deep-rooted family history. Genealogists can trace sites like Gold Mine Cem, Old Poplar Springs Cem, and the communities of Brilliant and Sunny Home.

  25. 2024 Map of Winfield, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Winfield, 2024 Print
    2024 Winfield
    2024 Print · USGS
    In the hills of North Alabama, this contemporary survey captures the crossroads of Winfield and its neighboring rural communities. Researchers can locate many family burial sites and country churches, including the Riley Baccus Family Cem, Zion Cem, and New Hope Baptist Church.

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