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1970s Maps of Sumter County, Alabama

Explore 23 historic maps of Sumter County 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.

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Start exploring Sumter County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Sumter County, AL maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Boligee, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Boligee, 1972 Print
    1970 Boligee
    1972 Print · USGS
    Greene County near the river during the early seventies shows a landscape of small settlements and rail corridors. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Lizzieville, the County Training School, and Boatright Cem near the Tombigbee River.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of Gainesville, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Gainesville, 1972 Print
    1970 Gainesville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Gainesville and the surrounding riverlands of Sumter and Greene Counties are captured here in the early seventies as the Tombigbee continues its slow meander through the deep south. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots through numerous country churches like New Bethel Ch or locate the Old Cem and Old Railroad Grade near the river.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1970 Map of Myrtlewood North, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Myrtlewood North, 1973 Print
    1970 Myrtlewood North
    1973 Print · USGS
    Marengo County and its neighbors meet along the winding river bends of the Tombigbee in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Myrtlewood, Hill Top, and country churches like New Macedonia Ch.
  10. 1970 Map of Jefferson, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Jefferson, 1973 Print
    1970 Jefferson
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Tombigbee River valley in Marengo County comes into focus during the early seventies, detailing the rural communities of Jefferson and Moscow. Researchers can trace old rail lines like the Southern and find landmarks such as Essex Sch and Salt Well.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1970 Map of Warsaw, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Warsaw, 1973 Print
    1970 Warsaw
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Tombigbee River borderlands in the early 1970s showcase a landscape of winding bends and rural river settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots through several landmarks like Hargrove Cem, St Johns Ch, and the community of Warsaw.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1971 Map of Whitfield, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Whitfield, 1973 Print
    1971 Whitfield
    1973 Print · USGS
    Choctaw County’s rural river border comes into focus in the early 1970s as the Tombigbee meanders past local settlements. Genealogists can trace community roots at Bethlehem Cem and Edna, or locate the path of the Kinterbish Railroad Grade.
  19. 1971 Map of Coatopa, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Coatopa, 1974 Print
    1971 Coatopa
    1974 Print · USGS
    Sumter and Marengo counties meet at the Tombigbee River in the early 1970s, where river culture and rail history intersect. Genealogists can trace local roots at Marys Chapel Cem, Mt Tabor Ch, and the crossing at Rooster Bridge.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1971 Map of Gaston, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Gaston, 1974 Print
    1971 Gaston
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Sumter and Choctaw county line area comes to life in the early 1970s, showing a landscape of deep creek valleys and quiet rural crossroads. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Gaston Valley Ch, the community of Derby, and the winding course of Kinterbish Creek.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1971 Map of Bellamy, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Bellamy, 1974 Print
    1971 Bellamy
    1974 Print · USGS
    Sumter County in the early seventies is a landscape of timber-focused rail lines and small country settlements. Genealogists and historians can locate old rural hubs like Intercourse, Lilita, and Curl Station, along with numerous landmarks like Morning Star Ch and Lamkin Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1973 Map of Panola, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Panola, 1975 Print
    1973 Panola
    1975 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Alabama and Mississippi come into focus in the early seventies, centered on the Noxubee River bottoms. Researchers can trace family sites at Mt Tabor Ch Cem and St Marys Ch or follow the St Louis-San Francisco rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1973 Map of Geiger, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Geiger, 1975 Print
    1973 Geiger
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Alabama-Mississippi borderlands come into focus in the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by the St Louis-San Francisco railroad and rural creek bottoms. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Souls Chapel Cem and Jerusalem Ch along the meandering Bodka Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1974 Map of Boyd, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Boyd, 1978 Print
    1974 Boyd
    1978 Print · USGS
    Sumter County at the peak of the 1970s shows the convergence of major rail lines and rural river life. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family sites like Elliott Cem, Smiths Chapel, and the vanished Old Railroad Grade near Boyd.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1974 Map of Ward, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Ward, 1978 Print
    1974 Ward
    1978 Print · USGS
    Sumter and Choctaw Counties come into focus during the mid-seventies, showing a rural landscape shaped by the St Louis-San Francisco railroad. You can trace family history through local landmarks like Cokes Chapel Cem, Halsell, and Pine Grove Ch.
  40. 1974 Map of Tamola, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Tamola, 1978 Print
    1974 Tamola
    1978 Print · USGS
    In the 1970s, this Mississippi-Alabama borderland centered on the ILLINOIS CENTRAL GULF railroad and the rural hub of Tamola. Researchers can trace family history at Lauderdale Springs Cem, Mt Hebron Ch, and the Tamola Lookout Tower.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1974 Map of Epes West, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Epes West, 1978 Print
    1974 Epes West
    1978 Print · USGS
    Sumter County, Alabama, is captured in the mid-1970s as a region of quiet rural settlements and established family homesteads. Genealogists can locate family burial sites like Eskeridge-Pettigrew Cem and historic local landmarks such as Sumterville Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1974 Map of Epes East, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Epes East, 1978 Print
    1974 Epes East
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Tombigbee River divides Sumter and Greene counties during the mid-seventies, showing a landscape defined by its deep bends and river crossings. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Mt Bethel Cem, Lukes Landing, and Christian Valley Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1974 Map of Emelle, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Emelle, 1978 Print
    1974 Emelle
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Alabama-Mississippi state line comes alive in the 1970s, focused on the rail-side community of Emelle and its surrounding rural townships. Genealogists can trace family roots through several landmarks including Shiloh Zion Ch, Bell Cem, and the quiet crossing at Sledge.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1974 Map of Livingston, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Livingston, 1978 Print
    1974 Livingston
    1978 Print · USGS
    Livingston and the surrounding Sumter County countryside are shown in the mid-seventies as the local community and university grew. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Johnson Cem, rural churches such as Pine Grove Ch, and the grounds of Livingston University.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1974 Map of Brewersville, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Brewersville, 1978 Print
    1974 Brewersville
    1978 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Sumter and Greene Counties in the 1970s is centered on the Tombigbee River and its wooded bottomlands. Researchers can trace family history through numerous country landmarks like Brewersville Cem, Zion Hill Ch, and the settlement at Moore Town.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1974 Map of York, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of York, 1978 Print
    1974 York
    1978 Print · USGS
    Sumter County in the mid-seventies shows a landscape of timbered hills and rail junctions centered on the hub of York. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural landmarks like the Kinterbish Jr High Sch, Siloam Ch, and the Rumley Lookout Tower.
  61. 1974 Map of Porterville, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Porterville, 1978 Print
    1974 Porterville
    1978 Print · USGS
    Porterville and the eastern edge of Kemper County are captured in the mid-1970s as the rail and river systems shaped local life. Researchers can trace family sites like Enondale Ch Cem and the Old Railroad Grade near Payne.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1974 Map of Kewanee, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Kewanee, 1978 Print
    1974 Kewanee
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi-Alabama borderlands in the 1970s show a landscape of rural communities and evolving infrastructure between Kewanee and Cuba. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Bethel Cemetery or the local Sweet Pilgrim Ch and Morning Star Ch.
  67. 1978 Map of Whynot
    1978 Map of Whynot
    1978 Whynot
    1978 Print · USGS
    This Mississippi-Alabama borderland in the late seventies is a detailed record of rural Lauderdale and Sumter counties. Genealogists can trace family connections through numerous local landmarks like Reids Chapel, McMury Cem, and the settlement of Whynot.
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