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Old Maps of Nelson, Alabama for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 12 historic maps of Nelson. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Nelson's past.

Nelson, AL maps

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  1. 1921 Map of Delchamps
    1921 Map of Delchamps
    1921 Delchamps
    1921 Print · USGS
    Coastal Mobile County comes alive in this early twentieth-century survey of the bays and sounds before modern development. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named settlements like Delchamps and Prosser, or locate maritime landmarks such as the Oyster Factory and the Mobile & Ohio RR.
  4. 1941 Map of Cedar Point
    1941 Map of Cedar Point
    1941 Cedar Point
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal Mobile County is shown here just before the mid-century, from the fishing docks of Bayou La Batre to the shores of Dauphin Island. Researchers can trace the path of the G M and O railroad or locate old landings at Mon Louis and Alabama Port.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1943 Map of Cedar Point
    1943 Map of Cedar Point
    1943 Cedar Point
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Alabama Gulf Coast was a hub of maritime trade and seafood harvesting in the early 1940s. Trace the path of the G M and O (Abandoned) railroad near Bayou La Batre or locate coastal settlements like Alabama Port and Mon Louis.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 1956 Map of Coden, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Coden, 1957 Print
    1956 Coden
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Alabama coast in the mid-1950s is captured here, from the bustling waterfront of Bayou La Batre to the famous Bellingrath Gardens. Researchers can trace old family sites and transport routes through Coden, St Pauls Ch, and an Old Railroad Grade.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 2024 Map of Coden, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Coden, 2024 Print
    2024 Coden
    2024 Print · USGS
    Mobile County’s coastline comes into focus in this contemporary survey of the Bayou La Batre area. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Odd Fellows Cem and English Cem, or follow the winding reach of the Fowl River to The Narrows.
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