Old Maps of Lincoln, Alabama for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Lincoln with 46 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Lincoln has changed over the decades.


Lincoln, 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. 1890 Map of Talladega
    1890 Map of Talladega
    1890 Talladega
    1890 Print · USGS
    Talladega and the surrounding river valleys are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the railroad and river economy flourished. Trace the locations of historic river crossings like Old Kymulga Ferry and local landmarks such as Odens Mill.

  3. 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

  4. 1892 Map of Talladega
    1892 Map of Talladega
    1892 Talladega
    1892 Print · USGS
    Talladega County and the Coosa River valley are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the regional rail network expanded through the mountains. Researchers can locate old river crossings like Chancelors Ferry, rural landmarks such as Edwards Store, and early hubs like Childersburgh.
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1943 Map of Talladega, 1972 Print
    1943 Map of Talladega, 1972 Print
    1943 Talladega
    1972 Print · USGS
    Talladega and its mountain ridges are captured here during the early years of the Second World War, showing a landscape defined by rail and rural industry. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like Reynolds Mill, the County Training School, and Winterboro.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1946 Map of Talladega
    1946 Map of Talladega
    1946 Talladega
    1946 Print · USGS
    Talladega and its surrounding hill country are captured here in the mid-1940s as a vital railroad and milling crossroads. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Allison Mills, Antioch Ch, and the Mardisville Sch among the rural settlements.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1947 Map of Eastaboga, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Eastaboga, 1953 Print
    1947 Eastaboga
    1953 Print · USGS
    Eastaboga and Lincoln appear at the transition from wartime mobilization to a peacetime economy in the late 1940s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Kiddstreet Ch, Union Springs Ch, and the Eastaboga Sch near the Southern tracks.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1947 Map of Ragland, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Ragland, 1953 Print
    1947 Ragland
    1953 Print · USGS
    In the late 1940s, the Coosa River valley was a landscape of deep-rooted rural communities and growing military installations. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Rhodes Chapel and old mills such as Martins Mill or Francis Mill.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1947 Map of Ragland, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Ragland, 1953 Print
    1947 Ragland
    1953 Print · USGS
    Post-war St. Clair County comes to life as the Coosa River winds through Emory Bend. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots at Rhodes Chapel, Robinson Sch, and the industrial sidings of the Seaboard Air Line in Ragland.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1947 Map of Riverside, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Riverside, 1953 Print
    1947 Riverside
    1953 Print · USGS
    Riverside and the riverbanks of St. Clair and Talladega counties appear here just after the war, when the railroad and river still dictated the local economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Seddon Cem, Idelia Sch, and the riverside Lock No 5 (Abandoned).
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1947 Map of Francis Mill, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Francis Mill, 1953 Print
    1947 Francis Mill
    1953 Print · USGS
    Calhoun and Talladega counties appear just after the war, showing a landscape transitioning between traditional milling and major military installations. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Bailey Springs Sch, Refuge Ch, and the site of Francis Mill.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 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

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 1975 Map of Francis Mill, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Francis Mill, 1977 Print
    1975 Francis Mill
    1977 Print · USGS
    Calhoun County in the mid-1970s is shown here through detailed aerial imagery rather than standard line drawings. Trace rural property lines and land use patterns near the Coosa River and the small settlement of Francis Mill.

  16. 1975 Map of Riverside, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Riverside, 1977 Print
    1975 Riverside
    1977 Print · USGS
    In the mid-seventies, the waters of Logan Martin Lake had recently transformed the St. Clair County landscape. Trace the shoreline development and transportation crossings near Riverside as they appeared just over a decade after the dam was completed.

  17. 1975 Map of Ragland, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Ragland, 1977 Print
    1975 Ragland
    1977 Print · USGS
    The town of Ragland and the surrounding St. Clair County riverfront are shown in detail during the mid-seventies. Researchers can trace the exact shoreline of Logan Martin Lake and the winding path of the Coosa River from actual aerial photography.

  18. 1975 Map of Talladega NW, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Talladega NW, 1977 Print
    1975 Talladega NW
    1977 Print · USGS
    Mid-1970s Alabama comes into focus in this aerial survey, capturing the industrial and riverine character of the Talladega area. Local researchers can trace the development of Bemiston and examine the banks of the Coosa River at this moment in time.

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 1987 Map of Sleeping Giants
    1987 Map of Sleeping Giants
    1987 Sleeping Giants
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Talladega area in the late 1980s is defined by the ridge of the Sleeping Giants and a busy rail corridor. Local historians can trace family landmarks like Howard Chapel, Antioch Ch, and the Midway Memorial Gardens.

  22. 2011 Map of Ragland, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ragland, 2011 Print
    2011 Ragland
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln, including Riverside, Ragland, and other nearby areas

  23. 2011 Map of Francis Mill, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Francis Mill, 2011 Print
    2011 Francis Mill
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln, including Ragland, Ohatchee, and other nearby areas

  24. 2011 Map of Eastaboga, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Eastaboga, 2011 Print
    2011 Eastaboga
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln, including Oxford, Plum Springs, and other nearby areas

  25. 2011 Map of Sleeping Giant, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Sleeping Giant, 2011 Print
    2011 Sleeping Giant
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln, including Talladega, Pell City, and other nearby areas

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