Old Maps of Wilton, Alabama for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 21 historic maps of Wilton. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Wilton, 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. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 1975 Map of Montevallo SW, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Montevallo SW, 1977 Print
    1975 Montevallo SW
    1977 Print · USGS
    Bibb County timberlands and small settlements are captured in high detail in the mid-seventies just as modern land-use patterns emerged. Genealogists and local historians can trace the clearings and crossroads around Aldrich and the historic area of Brierfield.

  8. 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.

  9. 1979 Map of Aldrich, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Aldrich, 1980 Print
    1979 Aldrich
    1980 Print · USGS
    Bibb County in the late seventies reveals a landscape shaped by the iron industry and the Southern railway. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Carlton Hill Ch, Moore Cem, and the historic Bibb Furnace Ruins.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 2011 Map of Montevallo, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Montevallo, 2011 Print
    2011 Montevallo
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilton, including Calera, Montevallo, and other nearby areas

  13. 2011 Map of Aldrich, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Aldrich, 2011 Print
    2011 Aldrich
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilton, including Montevallo, Almont, and other nearby areas

  14. 2014 Map of Montevallo, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Montevallo, 2014 Print
    2014 Montevallo
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilton, including Calera, Montevallo, and other nearby areas

  15. 2014 Map of Aldrich, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Aldrich, 2014 Print
    2014 Aldrich
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilton, including Montevallo, Almont, and other nearby areas

  16. 2018 Map of Montevallo, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Montevallo, 2018 Print
    2018 Montevallo
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilton, including Calera, Montevallo, and other nearby areas

  17. 2018 Map of Aldrich, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Aldrich, 2018 Print
    2018 Aldrich
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilton, including Montevallo, Almont, and other nearby areas

  18. 2020 Map of Montevallo, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Montevallo, 2020 Print
    2020 Montevallo
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilton, including Calera, Montevallo, and other nearby areas

  19. 2020 Map of Aldrich, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Aldrich, 2020 Print
    2020 Aldrich
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilton, including Montevallo, Almont, and other nearby areas

  20. 2024 Map of Montevallo, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Montevallo, 2024 Print
    2024 Montevallo
    2024 Print · USGS
    Montevallo and Calera serve as the primary hubs in this modern survey of central Alabama's transition from academic centers to rural creek valleys. Researchers can trace numerous family burial sites such as Salem Cem and Reynolds Cem or follow the CSX Transportation rail corridor.

  21. 2024 Map of Aldrich, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Aldrich, 2024 Print
    2024 Aldrich
    2024 Print · USGS
    Bibb County's river valleys and mining history are visible here in this modern study of the area between the Cahaba River and Montevallo. Genealogists can locate family names at Brierfield Cem, Ashby Cem, and Moore Cem.

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