1950s Maps of Morgan County, Alabama

1. 1950 Map of Farley

   

   1950 Farley

   1950 Print · USGS

   The Tennessee River valley south of Huntsville is seen here in the mid-twentieth century as military installations began to reshape the landscape. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous burial grounds like Lacey Cem and Russell Cem, or locate rural landmarks like Cherokee School and Laceys Spring.

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4. 1950 Map of Jones Crossroads

   

   1950 Jones Crossroads

   1950 Print · USGS

   Limestone and Morgan counties meet along the wide waters of the Tennessee River in the post-war era. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Neville Cem or locate community centers like Jones Crossroads and the Pine Ridge School.

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7. 1950 Map of Trinity

   

   1950 Trinity

   1950 Print · USGS

   Mid-century Morgan County is captured here as the Tennessee Valley Authority's influence reshaped the landscape near Trinity and Moulton Heights. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of family burial grounds like Lile Cem, early schools such as Pleasant Hill School, and natural landmarks like San-Souci Cave.

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10. 1950 Map of Newsome Sinks

    

    1950 Newsome Sinks

    1950 Print · USGS

    Northern Alabama at the mid-century reveals a landscape of river coves and highland gaps along the Huntsville Meridian. Genealogists and historians can trace local families at Union Grove Church, Rescue Cem, and the New Horton School.

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13. 1950 Map of Center Grove

    

    1950 Center Grove

    1950 Print · USGS

    Brindlee Mountain and its surrounding coves define this mid-century rural Morgan County landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace community roots at Woodland Mills, find family burial sites like Kyle Cem, and locate the Woodland Mills School.

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16. 1950 Map of Decatur, 1952 Print

    

    1950 Decatur

    1952 Print · USGS

    Decatur and the Tennessee River valley are shown here at mid-century, just as the local infrastructure was modernizing around the rail yards. Genealogists can trace family sites from Mooresville down to Burleson Mountain, including Blackwell Cem and Cave Spring Ch.

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19. 1951 Map of Lawrence Cove

    

    1951 Lawrence Cove

    1951 Print · USGS

    The Morgan and Cullman county line comes alive in the early fifties, showing a landscape of upland ridges and creek-cut hollows. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous country churches like Daniel Chapel and Lystra Ch, or locate the old Lawrence Cove School.

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22. 1951 Map of Mason Ridge

    

    1951 Mason Ridge

    1951 Print · USGS

    The Tennessee River valley in the early fifties shows a landscape of river landings and reservoir backwaters. Genealogists can locate family burial grounds like Ashford Cem and small settlements such as Bluff City or Echols Crossroads.

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25. 1951 Map of Hartselle

    

    1951 Hartselle

    1951 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Morgan County centers on the rail-and-road hub of Hartselle as it expands into the surrounding farmlands. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Barkley Bridge, Clemons Crossroads, and the Liberty Cem.

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28. 1951 Map of Somerville

    

    1951 Somerville

    1951 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Morgan County is captured here just as the Tennessee Valley Authority completed its post-war field examinations. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous sites like Campbell Cem, Houston Cem, and the community at Somerville.

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31. 1951 Map of Eva

    

    1951 Eva

    1951 Print · USGS

    The Morgan and Cullman County line is captured here in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape organized by ridge-top churches and valley coves. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Childers Cem, Morris Cem, and the Union Hill Church.

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34. 1951 Map of Triana

    

    1951 Triana

    1951 Print · USGS

    The Tennessee River valley at the mid-century shows a landscape transitioning between its rural roots and the growth of the Huntsville area. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks such as Draper Cem and Leadus Sch near the river's edge.

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37. 1951 Map of Falkville

    

    1951 Falkville

    1951 Print · USGS

    The Morgan and Cullman County line is captured here in the early postwar era, dominated by the rise of Brindley Mountain. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Falkville, the Ebenezer School, and the path of the Old Corn Road.

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40. 1952 Map of Hulaco

    

    1952 Hulaco

    1952 Print · USGS

    Across the rolling uplands of north Alabama in the early fifties, the Tennessee Valley Divide splits the landscape into distinct drainage basins. Local researchers can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Ryan Crossroads, Hog Jaw, and the Baileyton Cem.

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43. 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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46. 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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