Old Maps of Creola, Alabama for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 45 historic maps of Creola. 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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Creola, AL maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Chickasaw
    1941 Map of Chickasaw
    1941 Chickasaw
    1941 Print · USGS
    The industrial riverfront north of Mobile is captured here just before the war, showing the busy Ship Yard and rail hubs. Trace local roots through the early streets of Whistler and Chickasaw or locate family landmarks like Alvarez Bridge and Liveoak Landing.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1941 Map of Bay Minette, 1955 Print
    1941 Map of Bay Minette, 1955 Print
    1941 Bay Minette
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alabama at the start of the 1940s is defined here by the complex river delta and the timber-rich uplands of Baldwin County. Genealogists and historians can trace old community centers like Whitehouse Forks, schools such as Stockton Sch, and the path of the Louisville and Nashville RR.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1941 Map of Creola, 1959 Print
    1941 Map of Creola, 1959 Print
    1941 Creola
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mobile County during the early 1940s was a landscape of rail-connected settlements and coastal bayous. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Indian Springs Cem, St Louis Sch, and the riverside town of Creola.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1942 Map of Hurricane
    1942 Map of Hurricane
    1942 Hurricane
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Mobile and Tensaw River deltas are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a world of tidal bayous and river landings. Genealogists and historians can locate the CIVIL WAR TRENCHES, family sites like Miller Cem, and old river stops including Steam Mill Landing.

  5. 1943 Map of Hurricane
    1943 Map of Hurricane
    1943 Hurricane
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Mobile-Tensaw Delta in the early 1940s is a intricate network of bayous and river islands where the railroad meets the swamp. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Miller Cem, the Civil War Trenches, and the old Hurricane Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1943 Map of Creola
    1943 Map of Creola
    1943 Creola
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mobile County during the early 1940s shows a landscape of rail-dependent settlements and dense bayous before the mid-century suburban expansion. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Indian Springs Cem, the Oak Grove Sch, and old stops along the Alabama Tennessee and Northern Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1943 Map of Chickasaw
    1943 Map of Chickasaw
    1943 Chickasaw
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alabama was transforming during the early 1940s as industrial and rail networks expanded north of Mobile. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Saraland and Chickasaw, locate the massive Ship Yard, and study the rail lines of the Southern Railway.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1943 Map of Bay Minette
    1943 Map of Bay Minette
    1943 Bay Minette
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alabama settlements and river landings appear in detail during the early 1940s. Researchers can trace the Louisville and Nashville rail lines through Bay Minette and locate family landmarks like Douglasville Cem and Magnolia Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1953 Map of Hurricane, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Hurricane, 1954 Print
    1953 Hurricane
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Alabama delta and its bluff-side settlements are captured here in the early 1950s, showing a landscape defined by its waterways and railroads. Genealogists and historians can locate CIVIL WAR TRENCHES, the historic Blakeley Sch, and numerous family burial grounds like Wilkins Cem.
    6 unique versions available

  10. 1953 Map of Chickasaw, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Chickasaw, 1955 Print
    1953 Chickasaw
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alabama's industrial and residential growth comes into focus in this mid-century survey of the Mobile riverfront. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Chickasaw and Saraland, identifying family landmarks like Saraland Cem, Myers Cem, and the old Ship Yard.
    6 unique versions available

  11. 1953 Map of Mobile, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Mobile, 1968 Print
    1953 Mobile
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Gulf Coast comes alive in this mid-century survey, from the streets of Mobile to the marshes of New Orleans. Trace family roots in coastal towns like Pass Christian and Bayou La Batre or locate military landmarks including Keesler AFB.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1957 Map of Mobile
    1957 Map of Mobile
    1957 Mobile
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Gulf Coast in the mid-1950s reveals a bustling corridor of rail-and-river commerce connecting Alabama to Louisiana. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements and military hubs from Keesler Afb to the coastal reaches of Ship Island and Bogalusa.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1957 Map of Pensacola, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Pensacola, 1967 Print
    1957 Pensacola
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle and Alabama coast are seen here at the height of the Cold War, showcasing a unique mix of military aviation and emerging beach tourism. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Old Corry Field, the lumber town of Bagdad, and the coastal reaches of Santa Rosa Island.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1959 Map of Pensacola
    1959 Map of Pensacola
    1959 Pensacola
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle and Alabama coast come alive in this late fifties survey of military aviation and maritime life. Genealogists can trace family roots in Bagdad, Loxley, and Milton while mapping the rails of the Louisville and Nashville.

  15. 1960 Map of Pensacola
    1960 Map of Pensacola
    1960 Pensacola
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle and Alabama's eastern shore are shown during a period of rapid military and coastal growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century footprints of Warrington, the Pensacola NAS (Chevalier), and the Blackwater River timber lands.

  16. 1960 Map of Mobile
    1960 Map of Mobile
    1960 Mobile
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Gulf Coast at the dawn of the sixties shows a landscape of busy ports, military airbases, and barrier islands. Trace the rail lines of the Louisville & Nashville through BILOXI and Pascagoula or find family history in towns like Bayou La Batre and Poplarville.

  17. 1963 Map of Mobile
    1963 Map of Mobile
    1963 Mobile
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Gulf Coast at the dawn of the sixties shows a thriving maritime and military corridor from Louisiana to Alabama. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Louisville & Nashville RR and find landmarks from Brookley AFB to Fort Morgan.

  18. 1965 Map of Mobile
    1965 Map of Mobile
    1965 Mobile
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Gulf Coast at mid-century reveals a landscape of expanding ports and vital military installations from Louisiana to Alabama. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Biloxi, Pascagoula, and Mobile, alongside the sprawling De Soto National Forest.

  19. 1980 Map of The Basin, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of The Basin, 1981 Print
    1980 The Basin
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Mobile-Tensaw Delta is captured here during the 1980s, revealing a complex network of bayous and river bends. Local historians can locate the Fort Louis Historical Marker and trace the winding paths of Bayou Dead Lake and Bayou Fisher.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1981 Map of Bay Minette
    1981 Map of Bay Minette
    1981 Bay Minette
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Alabama-Florida borderlands come to life in the early 1980s as the river delta meets the growing coastal communities. Researchers can trace the Louisville and Nashville rail lines or locate historical points like Twenty-two Mile Bluff and the Blackwater River State Forest.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1982 Map of Creola
    1982 Map of Creola
    1982 Creola
    1982 Print · USGS
    Mobile County settlements are mapped in detail during the early eighties as the rail-and-creek landscape of Creola and Axis continued to develop. Genealogists can trace family locations near Forest Lawn Cem, Little Bethel Ch, and the outlying crossroads of Turnerville.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1984 Map of Mobile
    1984 Map of Mobile
    1984 Mobile
    1984 Print · USGS
    Mobile and its surrounding Gulf Coast backcountry appear in the mid-eighties as a hub of maritime industry and timber management. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of the riverfront near McDuffie Island or explore rural settlements like Lucedale and Chunchula.

  23. 1984 Map of Mobile
    1984 Map of Mobile
    1984 Mobile
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Gulf Coast at the height of the mid-eighties shows a landscape of rapid industrial growth and military significance. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Illinois Central Gulf RR, locate the NASA Test Facility, or study the barrier island chain from Cat Island to Petit Bois Island.
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1994 Map of Mobile
    1994 Map of Mobile
    1994 Mobile
    1994 Print · USGS
    Mobile and its sprawling bay are captured in the mid-nineties as the industrial port and coastal wilderness found a modern balance. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Illinois Central Gulf RR and find landmarks such as Bonnie Chapel and Hollingers Island.

  25. 1997 Map of Hurricane, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Hurricane, 2000 Print
    1997 Hurricane
    2000 Print · USGS
    The Mobile-Tensaw Delta is captured here as the millennium approached, showing a complex waterscape of bayous and historic landings. Researchers can trace the Civil War Trenches near Magnolia Ch or locate old sites like Sizemore Landing and Blakely Sch.

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