Old Maps of Manchester, Alabama for Hiking & Exploration

1. 1885 Map of Gadsden

   

   1885 Gadsden

   1885 Print · USGS

   Northeast Alabama in the mid-1880s was a landscape of river-side landings and emerging rail towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the early foundations of Guntersville and Gadsden while locating rural landmarks like Hillian Store, Cottonville, and Law Landing.

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4. 1888 Map of Gadsden

   

   1888 Gadsden

   1888 Print · USGS

   North Alabama's river valleys and plateau lands are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the region transitioned from river landings to rail transport. Researchers can locate early post offices and commerce centers like Hillian's Store, Guntersville, and the ferry at Ft Deposit.

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7. 1892 Map of Gadsden

   

   1892 Gadsden

   1892 Print · USGS

   North Alabama's river-and-rail economy is captured here in the late nineteenth century as Guntersville and Gadsden emerge as regional hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Birmingham Mineral R. R. or locate old community centers like Cottonville and Mt Zion.

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10. 1895 Map of Gadsden

    

    1895 Gadsden

    1895 Print · USGS

    Northeast Alabama at the close of the century was a landscape of river landings and mountain gaps where the Tennessee River met growing rail hubs. Genealogists can trace family holdings near Hillian Store, Cottonville, and the remote heights of Lookout Mountain.

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13. 1903 Map of Gadsden

    

    1903 Gadsden

    1903 Print · USGS

    Northern Alabama in the late nineteenth century centers on the busy Tennessee River corridor and its surrounding ridges. Trace old family sites and transport hubs like Hillian Store, Lovelace Landing, and the Mt Zion church.

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16. 1936 Map of Mt Carmel

    

    1936 Mt Carmel

    1936 Print · USGS

    Marshall County is caught in a moment of transformation in the mid-1930s as the Tennessee River begins its change into a massive reservoir. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Cem Manchester, Simpson Point Ch, and the Claysville School.

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19. 1948 Map of Mt Carmel, 1971 Print

    

    1948 Mt Carmel

    1971 Print · USGS

    The Tennessee River valley in Alabama comes alive in this post-war survey of the newly formed reservoir landscape. Trace the evolution of the shoreline near Cottonville and Seibold or locate old family sites like Abel Cem and Henryville Cem.

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22. 1950 Map of Mt Carmel

    

    1950 Mt Carmel

    1950 Print · USGS

    In the decade following the reservoir's creation, this Marshall County landscape shows a mix of riverside settlements and steep mountain ridges. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites like Henryville, Manchester, and Baker Chapel, or trace the old N C & St L Ry Ferry route.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 1984 Map of Mt Carmel

    

    1984 Mt Carmel

    1984 Print · USGS

    The Tennessee River valley in the early eighties shows a landscape of deep ridges and rising lake waters. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local burial sites like Henryville Cem and rural landmarks such as Noahs Ark and Claysville.

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40. 1984 Map of Guntersville, 1985 Print

    

    1984 Guntersville

    1985 Print · USGS

    Northern Alabama at the start of the eighties shows a landscape shaped by massive TVA impoundments and a robust rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace family land across Brindley Mountain or near old rail stops on the Louisville and Nashville RR and Southern Ry.

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43. 2024 Map of Mount Carmel, 2024 Print

    

    2024 Mount Carmel

    2024 Print · USGS

    Marshall County's river-rich landscape is captured in this modern survey of the Tennessee River's wide reaches and surrounding peaks. Researchers can trace historic river crossings like Honey Ferry and locate family burial grounds such as Cochran Cem and Mount Carmel Cem.

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