Old Maps of Arlington, Montgomery for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Arlington. 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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Arlington, Montgomery maps

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  1. 1927 Map of Montgomery
    1927 Map of Montgomery
    1927 Montgomery
    1927 Print · USGS
    The Alabama state capital and its river-bend surroundings are seen here in the late twenties during a period of growth. Researchers can trace the footprints of Maxwell Aviation Field, the Masonic Home, and rural sites like Stones Cem.

  2. 1930 Map of Montgomery
    1930 Map of Montgomery
    1930 Montgomery
    1930 Print · USGS
    The Alabama state capital is seen here as a bustling rail and river crossroads in the late twenties. Trace the historic growth of the city and its surrounding rural communities through sites like Maxwell Aviation Field, Kilby Prison, and Oakwood Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Montgomery, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Montgomery, 1964 Print
    1953 Montgomery
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama's river-and-rail corridor is mapped here in the mid-fifties, showing the vital connections between the capital and the Black Belt. Genealogists and historians can trace rail depots and crossroads from Marion Junction to Wetumpka, alongside landmarks like Craig AFB.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Montgomery
    1956 Map of Montgomery
    1956 Montgomery
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama in the mid-1950s shows a landscape defined by its great river systems and a booming military aviation presence. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Railway and locate tactical bases like Maxwell AFB and Craig AFB.

  5. 1957 Map of Montgomery
    1957 Map of Montgomery
    1957 Montgomery
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding Alabama River and a strategic network of military bases and rail lines. Trace family roots in Montgomery and Selma, or locate landmarks like Craig AFB and the State Capitol before the interstate era.

  6. 1958 Map of Montgomery, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Montgomery, 1959 Print
    1958 Montgomery
    1959 Print · USGS
    The state capital and its surrounding river bends are captured here during the late fifties, a period of significant military and urban growth. Researchers can trace historic institutions like Alabama State College and the extensive grounds of Maxwell Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of Montgomery South, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Montgomery South, 1959 Print
    1958 Montgomery South
    1959 Print · USGS
    Montgomery's southern expansion is visible in the mid-fifties as urban neighborhoods give way to the wetlands of the Catoma Creek basin. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of several local landmarks, from Greenwood Cemetery and Lincoln Cem to Lanier High Sch and the Masonic Home.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1975 Map of Montgomery South, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Montgomery South, 1977 Print
    1975 Montgomery South
    1977 Print · USGS
    The southern expansion of the Alabama capital is captured here during the mid-seventies, showing the urban edge meeting the countryside. Researchers can trace the development of Lynndale or locate early rural holdings near Hope Hull and the banks of Catoma Creek.

  9. 1986 Map of Montgomery
    1986 Map of Montgomery
    1986 Montgomery
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama's river-and-rail corridor is captured in the mid-1980s, centered on the state capital and its surrounding rural counties. Researchers can trace ancestral landmarks like Oakwood Cemetery, military sites like Maxwell Air Force Base, and small towns such as Lowndesboro.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 2024 Map of Montgomery South, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Montgomery South, 2024 Print
    2024 Montgomery South
    2024 Print · USGS
    The southern reaches of Alabama's capital are captured here at a modern moment of suburban and industrial growth. Genealogists and local historians can locate family burial sites at Greenwood Cemetery or Troy Chapel Cem and trace the development of Hope Hull and Southmont.

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