Old Maps of Grand Bay, Alabama for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 16 historic maps of Grand Bay. 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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Grand Bay, AL maps

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  1. 1921 Map of Grand Bay
    1921 Map of Grand Bay
    1921 Grand Bay
    1921 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi and Alabama borderlands meet at the Gulf Coast during the early twentieth century, showing a landscape of tidal marshes and emerging rail towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Pecan, Orange Grove, and the shoreline Oyster factory.

  2. 1943 Map of Grand Bay
    1943 Map of Grand Bay
    1943 Grand Bay
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alabama and Mississippi are captured here in the early 1940s, showing the vital rail-and-water networks of the Gulf. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands near Bayou La Batre, the Orange Lake Sch, or the maritime settlement at Coden.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 1958 Map of Grand Bay, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Grand Bay, 1959 Print
    1958 Grand Bay
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Mobile County is shown here in the late fifties, where the railroad and the Gulf shoreline shaped local life. Genealogists and historians can trace the inland settlement of Grand Bay, the St Elmo Landing Field, and the fishing waters of Bayou La Batre.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Grand Bay, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Grand Bay, 1959 Print
    1958 Grand Bay
    1959 Print · USGS
    The coastal borderlands of Alabama and Mississippi come alive in the late fifties, where rail and river networks meet the Gulf. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Dees Cem and Kivisto Cem or explore the working waterfronts of Bayou La Batre and Moss Point.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 1982 Map of Biloxi
    1982 Map of Biloxi
    1982 Biloxi
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi and Alabama coastlines are captured in the early eighties as industrial hubs and wildlife refuges shaped the shoreline. Trace maritime and military history through Fort Morgan, Keesler Air Force Base, and the barrier islands of Gulf Islands National Seashore.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 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

  12. 2011 Map of Grand Bay, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Grand Bay, 2011 Print
    2011 Grand Bay
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Bay, including Bayou La Batre, Fernland, and other nearby areas

  13. 2014 Map of Grand Bay, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Grand Bay, 2014 Print
    2014 Grand Bay
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Bay, including Bayou La Batre, Fernland, and other nearby areas

  14. 2018 Map of Grand Bay, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Grand Bay, 2018 Print
    2018 Grand Bay
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Bay, including Bayou La Batre, Fernland, and other nearby areas

  15. 2021 Map of Grand Bay, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Grand Bay, 2021 Print
    2021 Grand Bay
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Bay, including Bayou La Batre, Fernland, and other nearby areas

  16. 2024 Map of Grand Bay, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Grand Bay, 2024 Print
    2024 Grand Bay
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Alabama coast comes into focus in the 2020s, showcasing the intricate wetlands and settlements of Mobile County. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Grand Bay Cemetery and trace the tidal reaches of Bayou La Batre and Point Caddy.

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