Old Maps of Ashville, Alabama for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 29 historic maps of Ashville. 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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Ashville, AL maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Springville
    1889 Map of Springville
    1889 Springville
    1889 Print · USGS
    St. Clair County and its neighbors are mapped here during the late Victorian era as railroads began to transform the old plantation and river economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Henry's Mill, trace the path of Jackson's Trace, or find the location of old river crossings at Colman's Ferry.

  2. 1892 Map of Springville
    1892 Map of Springville
    1892 Springville
    1892 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama at the end of the nineteenth century is a landscape of river crossings and expanding rail lines. Genealogists can trace family footprints at St. Clair Springs, Greensport, and numerous river crossings like Colman's Ferry or Goodwin's Mill.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1947 Map of Cox Gap, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Cox Gap, 1948 Print
    1947 Cox Gap
    1948 Print · USGS
    St. Clair County's ridge-and-valley landscape is captured here in the years following World War II, when rural life centered on small mountain gaps and creek-side churches. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Bethany Ch, Ashville, and the remote Gum Springs Ch.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1947 Map of Steele, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Steele, 1953 Print
    1947 Steele
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Alabama life centered on the river and rail corridors between Gadsden and Ashville. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Morgans Crossroad, Old Harmony Ch Cem, and the decommissioned Camp Sibert.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1958 Map of Ashville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Ashville, 1960 Print
    1958 Ashville
    1960 Print · USGS
    St. Clair County settlements and ridges are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the area's transition toward mid-century lakeside living. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Alverson Ch, Moore Cem, and the old rail stop at Whitney.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1958 Map of Hyatt Gap, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Hyatt Gap, 1960 Print
    1958 Hyatt Gap
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century St. Clair and Blount counties are depicted here during a period of coal mining and valley farming. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through sites like Whitney Junction, Salem Ch Cem, and the Chandler Mountain Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1975 Map of Ashville, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Ashville, 1977 Print
    1975 Ashville
    1977 Print · USGS
    St. Clair County appears in sharp aerial detail during the mid-1970s, showing the intersection of new highway infrastructure and traditional valley life. Researchers can trace land divisions around Ashville or follow the riparian corridor of Big Canoe Creek past Whitney.

  11. 1975 Map of Hyatt Gap, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Hyatt Gap, 1977 Print
    1975 Hyatt Gap
    1977 Print · USGS
    In the mid-seventies, the foothills of north-central Alabama are captured in stark detail through aerial photography. Researchers and landowners can trace field boundaries and mountain roads through the distinct terrain of Hyatt Gap as it appeared during this era.

  12. 1975 Map of Cox Gap, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Cox Gap, 1977 Print
    1975 Cox Gap
    1977 Print · USGS
    Near the town of Ashville in the mid-1970s, the rural Alabama landscape is defined by its dramatic ridges and agricultural clearings. Researchers can trace the path of the local Creek and examine field boundaries and early road networks across St. Clair County.

  13. 1984 Map of Birmingham North, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Birmingham North, 1985 Print
    1984 Birmingham North
    1985 Print · USGS
    North Alabama in the mid-eighties shows the bustling intersection of the Appalachian foothills and the Deep South's industrial heart. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Southern Railway and Seaboard System Railroad through towns like Oneonta, Leeds, and Springville.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 2011 Map of Cox Gap, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Cox Gap, 2011 Print
    2011 Cox Gap
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Ashville, including Ragland, St. Clair County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2011 Map of Hyatt Gap, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hyatt Gap, 2011 Print
    2011 Hyatt Gap
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Ashville, including Chandler Mountain, Ferguson Crossroad, and other nearby areas

  16. 2011 Map of Ashville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ashville, 2011 Print
    2011 Ashville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Ashville, including Cool Springs, Whitney Junction, and other nearby areas

  17. 2014 Map of Cox Gap, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Cox Gap, 2014 Print
    2014 Cox Gap
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Ashville, including Ragland, St. Clair County, and other nearby areas

  18. 2014 Map of Hyatt Gap, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Hyatt Gap, 2014 Print
    2014 Hyatt Gap
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Ashville, including Chandler Mountain, Ferguson Crossroad, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of Ashville, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Ashville, 2014 Print
    2014 Ashville
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Ashville, including Cool Springs, Whitney Junction, and other nearby areas

  20. 2018 Map of Cox Gap, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Cox Gap, 2018 Print
    2018 Cox Gap
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ashville, including Ragland, St. Clair County, and other nearby areas

  21. 2018 Map of Hyatt Gap, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Hyatt Gap, 2018 Print
    2018 Hyatt Gap
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ashville, including Chandler Mountain, Ferguson Crossroad, and other nearby areas

  22. 2018 Map of Ashville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ashville, 2018 Print
    2018 Ashville
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ashville, including Cool Springs, Whitney Junction, and other nearby areas

  23. 2020 Map of Ashville, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Ashville, 2020 Print
    2020 Ashville
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Ashville, including Cool Springs, Whitney Junction, and other nearby areas

  24. 2020 Map of Hyatt Gap, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Hyatt Gap, 2020 Print
    2020 Hyatt Gap
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Ashville, including Chandler Mountain, Ferguson Crossroad, and other nearby areas

  25. 2020 Map of Cox Gap, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Cox Gap, 2020 Print
    2020 Cox Gap
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Ashville, including Ragland, St. Clair County, and other nearby areas

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