1950s Maps of Decatur, Alabama

Explore 6 historic maps of Decatur from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Decatur's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Decatur's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Decatur, AL maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Jones Crossroads
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Trinity
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of Decatur, 1952 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1951 Map of Hartselle
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Gadsden, 1966 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Gadsden
    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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