Old Maps of Preston Subdivision, Alabama for Hiking & Exploration

1. 1888 Map of Scottsboro

   

   1888 Scottsboro

   1888 Print · USGS

   Northeast Alabama is shown in the late nineteenth century as a land of steep plateaus and vital river crossings. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early rail-and-river economy through family landmarks like Caldwell's Ferry and the Bell Factory textile site.

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4. 1892 Map of Scottsboro

   

   1892 Scottsboro

   1892 Print · USGS

   Jackson County and the Tennessee River valley are captured here in the late nineteenth century, just as railroads began to reshape local commerce. Genealogists can trace family-named sites like Owen's Cross Roads, Carrick Mill, and Larkin Landing.

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7. 1936 Map of Swearengin

   

   1936 Swearengin

   1936 Print · USGS

   Marshall and Jackson counties appear here just as the Tennessee Valley Authority began transforming the region in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through sites like Old Barclay Mill, the State Prison Camp C, and the Zions Rest Cem before the reservoir waters rose.

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10. 1947 Map of Swearengin, 1972 Print

    

    1947 Swearengin

    1972 Print · USGS

    Northeast Alabama's river-cut plateau comes into focus here just after the mid-century, showing the rugged intersection of Guntersville Lake and the mountain coves. Genealogists and hikers can trace the rural landscape of Swearengin, from the depths of Cathedral Caverns to Zions Rest Cem.

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13. 1950 Map of Swearengin

    

    1950 Swearengin

    1950 Print · USGS

    Northeast Alabama hill country meets the Tennessee River in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by mountain coves and the backwaters of the reservoir. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Zions Rest Cem, New Prospect School, and the scattered homes of Swearengin.

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16. 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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19. 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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22. 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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25. 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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28. 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.

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31. 2024 Map of Swearengin, 2024 Print

    

    2024 Swearengin

    2024 Print · USGS

    The plateaus and river valleys of Marshall County are shown here in the 2020s, centered on the community of Swearengin. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations at Zions Rest Cem, Old Union Cem, and landmarks like Uncle George McLean Point.

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