1970s Maps of Decatur, Alabama

Explore 2 historic maps of Decatur from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 1970s, 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 1970s, 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 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Decatur, AL maps

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  1. 1975 Map of Decatur, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Decatur, 1976 Print
    1975 Decatur
    1976 Print · USGS
    Decatur and the Tennessee River valley are shown in the mid-seventies during a period of steady southward expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations at Blackwell Cem or Pisgah Cem, while locating the historic rail lines of the Southern and Louisville and Nashville.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1976 Map of Jones Crossroads, 1977 Print
    1976 Map of Jones Crossroads, 1977 Print
    1976 Jones Crossroads
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River valley north of Decatur underwent significant industrial transformation by the mid-seventies. Researchers can trace family history through numerous burial sites like Malone Cem or locate the sprawling Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.

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