Old Maps of Calera, Alabama for Metal Detecting

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Calera, AL maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Bessemer
    1890 Map of Bessemer
    1890 Bessemer
    1890 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama emerges as an industrial powerhouse in the late nineteenth century as railroads weave through the ridges of Jefferson and Shelby counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Bessemer, the iron operations at Sloss, and remote landmarks like Woods Ferry.

  2. 1892 Map of Bessemer
    1892 Map of Bessemer
    1892 Bessemer
    1892 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama was at its industrial peak in the late nineteenth century as railroads and iron mines transformed the ridges south of Birmingham. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early foundations of Bessemer, the operations at Smith Mine, and rural crossings like Nunley's Ford.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1909 Map of Columbiana, 1968 Print
    1909 Map of Columbiana, 1968 Print
    1909 Columbiana
    1968 Print · USGS
    Shelby County at the start of the twentieth century was a vital junction for the Southern and L&N railroads. Local researchers can locate family landmarks like Watson Ford, several rural schools including Summer Hill School, and early churches like Lyon Church.

  4. 1910 Map of Montevallo
    1910 Map of Montevallo
    1910 Montevallo
    1910 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama’s coal and iron corridor is captured here at a peak of industrial expansion. Researchers can trace the heritage of vanished mining camps and family landmarks from Boothon to the Bibb Furnace (RUINS) and Sessions Chapel.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1911 Map of Columbiana
    1911 Map of Columbiana
    1911 Columbiana
    1911 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama's industrial landscape is captured here just after the first decade of the century, showing a region deeply connected by rail and river. Genealogists can trace family names at Woods Ferry or locate old community hubs like Summer Hill School and Kingdom Church.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of Birmingham, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Birmingham, 1964 Print
    1953 Birmingham
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama at mid-century shows a landscape defined by industrial expansion and the iron-rich ridges surrounding Birmingham. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks of the L & N RR or locate historic federal sites like the Anniston Ordnance Depot.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1956 Map of Birmingham
    1956 Map of Birmingham
    1956 Birmingham
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama in the mid-fifties exhibits a landscape of growing cities and deep-rooted industrial corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of suburban Mountain Brook or locate regional hubs like Sylacauga and Jasper.

  8. 1957 Map of Birmingham
    1957 Map of Birmingham
    1957 Birmingham
    1957 Print · USGS
    North-Central Alabama in the mid-fifties is an industrial powerhouse centered on the steel valleys and sprawling iron ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-linked growth of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, or locate rural landmarks like Talladega College and the Anniston Ordnance Depot.

  9. 1975 Map of Montevallo SE, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Montevallo SE, 1977 Print
    1975 Montevallo SE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama in the mid-seventies is documented here through high-resolution aerial imagery centered on the corridor between two key towns. Local historians can trace industrial growth and land use patterns around Montevallo and Calera.

  10. 1975 Map of Montevallo NE, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Montevallo NE, 1977 Print
    1975 Montevallo NE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Shelby County enters a period of industrial and residential transition during the mid-seventies. Trace the development of Alabaster and the rural crossroads of Saginaw and Dogwood through detailed aerial imagery.

  11. 1975 Map of Columbiana NW, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Columbiana NW, 1977 Print
    1975 Columbiana NW
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Calera, including Alabaster, Chelsea, and other nearby areas

  12. 1975 Map of Columbiana SW, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Columbiana SW, 1977 Print
    1975 Columbiana SW
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Chilton County interior appears in sharp photographic detail during the mid-seventies, showing the fine-grained patterns of forest and timbering. Researchers can trace the path of Bumpratchet and examine the exact road network and field clearings of the era.

  13. 1979 Map of Ozan, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Ozan, 1980 Print
    1979 Ozan
    1980 Print · USGS
    Chilton and Shelby Counties are captured here in the late seventies as the railroad hubs of Calera and Ozan maintained their importance. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks such as Archies Chapel, Dover Cem, and New Hope Ch Cem.

  14. 1980 Map of Alabaster
    1980 Map of Alabaster
    1980 Alabaster
    1980 Print · USGS
    Shelby County at the start of the 1980s reveals a landscape of limestone mining and growing rural settlements along the rail lines. Researchers can trace family sites like Benton Cem, small communities at Elliotsville, and the Flying X Ranch Landing Strip.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1980 Map of Montevallo
    1980 Map of Montevallo
    1980 Montevallo
    1980 Print · USGS
    Montevallo and Calera are captured here in the 1980s, revealing a landscape shaped by the rail industry and limestone extraction. Genealogists and historians can trace family markers at Old Rock Springs Cem or locate the Covered Bridge on Spring Creek.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1980 Map of Bounds Lake
    1980 Map of Bounds Lake
    1980 Bounds Lake
    1980 Print · USGS
    Shelby County in the late 1970s shows a landscape of ridge-top lookouts and historic valley settlements. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Old Soldiers Cem, the Pilgrim Rest Ch, and the rural community of Mount Era.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1984 Map of Birmingham South, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Birmingham South, 1985 Print
    1984 Birmingham South
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Birmingham metropolitan region and the Coosa River valley are shown here in the mid-eighties as suburban growth expanded south into the ridges. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of communities from Bessemer to Sylacauga alongside the Lay Lake shoreline and the Talladega National Forest.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 2011 Map of Montevallo, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Montevallo, 2011 Print
    2011 Montevallo
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Calera, including Montevallo, Jemison, and other nearby areas

  19. 2011 Map of Bounds Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bounds Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Bounds Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Calera, including Alabaster, Chelsea, and other nearby areas

  20. 2011 Map of Ozan, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ozan, 2011 Print
    2011 Ozan
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Calera, including Jemison, Ozan, and other nearby areas

  21. 2011 Map of Alabaster, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Alabaster, 2011 Print
    2011 Alabaster
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Calera, including Alabaster, Pelham, and other nearby areas

  22. 2014 Map of Montevallo, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Montevallo, 2014 Print
    2014 Montevallo
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Calera, including Montevallo, Jemison, and other nearby areas

  23. 2014 Map of Ozan, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Ozan, 2014 Print
    2014 Ozan
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Calera, including Jemison, Ozan, and other nearby areas

  24. 2014 Map of Alabaster, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Alabaster, 2014 Print
    2014 Alabaster
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Calera, including Alabaster, Pelham, and other nearby areas

  25. 2014 Map of Bounds Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bounds Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Bounds Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Calera, including Alabaster, Chelsea, and other nearby areas

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