1900s (20th Century) Maps of Basham, Decatur

1. 1936 Map of Trinity

   

   1936 Trinity

   1936 Print · USGS

   The Tennessee River valley near the Lawrence and Morgan county line is captured here just as the new reservoir system was taking shape. Genealogists can trace family names at Roselawn Cem, find old rural schools like Means Sch, and locate the historic Kirby Bridge.

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4. 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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7. 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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10. 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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13. 1960 Map of Gadsden

    

    1960 Gadsden

    1960 Print · USGS

    Northern Alabama in the mid-1950s is defined by the mighty Tennessee River and its massive reservoirs. Trace the development of Huntsville and Redstone Arsenal or explore the vast William B Bankhead National Forest.

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16. 1962 Map of Trinity, 1975 Print

    

    1962 Trinity

    1975 Print · USGS

    Morgan County settlement and the expansion of Decatur are captured in this mid-century survey as the suburbs met the rural hills. Genealogists can trace family names at Lile Cem, Fennell Cem, and Love Chapel along the Southern Railway.

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19. 1963 Map of Gadsden

    

    1963 Gadsden

    1963 Print · USGS

    Northern Alabama underwent a dramatic mid-century transformation as the Tennessee Valley became a hub for defense and industry. Researchers can trace the development of the Redstone Arsenal, the route of the Natchez Trace Parkway, and long-standing rail lines like the Southern Railway.

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22. 1963 Map of Trinity, 1965 Print

    

    1963 Trinity

    1965 Print · USGS

    The western edge of Decatur meets the ridgelines of the Tennessee Valley in the early 1960s as suburban growth began to reach the base of Trinity Mountain. Trace your family history through rural landmarks like Dancy Chapel, West Morgan Sch, and the Wimbley Cem.

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25. 1986 Map of Tuscumbia

    

    1986 Tuscumbia

    1986 Print · USGS

    The Tennessee River valley in the mid-1980s shows a landscape transformed by massive reservoirs and industrial hubs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of the Shoals area and locate rural communities like Tharp Town, Leighton, and Rogersville.

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