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1970s Maps of Tallapoosa County, Alabama

Explore 21 historic maps of Tallapoosa 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Tallapoosa County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Tallapoosa County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Tallapoosa County, AL maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Waverly
    1971 Map of Waverly
    1971 Waverly
    1971 Print · USGS
    The intersection of Lee, Chambers, and Tallapoosa counties in the early 1970s shows a landscape of rail-linked communities and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Waverly, Gold Hill, and historic churches like Mt Traveler Ch or Macon Spring Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1971 Map of Dadeville, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Dadeville, 1973 Print
    1971 Dadeville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Tallapoosa County's landscape in the early 1970s is defined by the reaching waters of Martin Lake and the established rail lines of the Central of Georgia. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Spain Cem and Williams Cem, or trace rural congregations at Mt Zion Ch and Sandy Creek Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1971 Map of Ponders, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Ponders, 1973 Print
    1971 Ponders
    1973 Print · USGS
    In the early seventies, the rural landscape of Tallapoosa County was defined by its relationship with Martin Lake and the winding Sougahatchee Creek. Researchers can trace family roots at Union Academy, Barnesville, and Pleasant Valley Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1971 Map of Alexander City, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Alexander City, 1973 Print
    1971 Alexander City
    1973 Print · USGS
    Alexander City and the northern shores of Martin Lake are captured here in the early seventies during a period of steady growth. Researchers can trace the town's expansion through sites like Alexander City, Russell High Sch, and Wind Creek State Park.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1971 Map of Carrville, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Carrville, 1973 Print
    1971 Carrville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Near the border of Tallapoosa and Macon counties in the early seventies, this landscape is defined by small crossroads settlements and creek-side industry. Trace the locations of Reeltown High Sch, the Broach Mill, and local gathering spots like the Drive-in Theater.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1971 Map of Buttston, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Buttston, 1973 Print
    1971 Buttston
    1973 Print · USGS
    Tallapoosa County in the early seventies centers on the historic riverbend where the Tallapoosa River winds past Horseshoe Bend National Military Park. Researchers can trace old rural networks through the locations of Buttston, Easton, and the Battleground Monument.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1971 Map of Tallassee, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Tallassee, 1973 Print
    1971 Tallassee
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Tallapoosa River corridor in the early 1970s reveals a landscape shaped by hydroelectric power and traditional rural settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through landmarks like Rosehill Cem, Providence Ch, and the mills along Wallahatchee Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1971 Map of Camp Hill, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Camp Hill, 1973 Print
    1971 Camp Hill
    1973 Print · USGS
    Tallapoosa County in the early seventies reveals a landscape of established rail towns and historic academies. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites at Baskins Chapel Cem or locate the grounds of the Lyman Ward Military Academy.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1971 Map of Equality, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Equality, 1973 Print
    1971 Equality
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Coosa County hill country meets the rising waters of the Tallapoosa during the early 1970s. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Nixburg Cem and Shiloh Cem or locate the site of the historic Covered Br on Oakachoy Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1971 Map of Shorter, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Shorter, 1973 Print
    1971 Shorter
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Tallapoosa River country comes alive in the early seventies, showing a landscape of small towns and gravel works. Trace local history at Tysonville, the Cubahatchee Lookout Tower, and Wolfe High Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1971 Map of Thornton, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Thornton, 1973 Print
    1971 Thornton
    1973 Print · USGS
    Tallapoosa and Lee counties are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape of scattered rural settlements and winding creek bottoms. Genealogists can trace family connections through numerous country landmarks like New Hope Cem Ch, Thornton, and Antioch Ch.
  34. 1971 Map of Notasulga, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Notasulga, 1973 Print
    1971 Notasulga
    1973 Print · USGS
    Notasulga and its rural Alabama surroundings are captured here in the early 1970s, as the town thrived along the Western Railway of Alabama. Genealogists and local historians can locate many country landmarks, including McRitchie Mill, Bethlehem Cemetery, and Lockets Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1971 Map of La Place, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of La Place, 1973 Print
    1971 La Place
    1973 Print · USGS
    Macon County in the early seventies shows a landscape where military history and rural tradition meet along the Tallapoosa River. Researchers can locate the Tuskegee Air Force Base and numerous family churches like Bradford Chapel and Elam Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1971 Map of Our Town, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Our Town, 1973 Print
    1971 Our Town
    1973 Print · USGS
    Tallapoosa County and the winding shores of Martin Lake are captured here in the early seventies as recreation and local life converged. Genealogists can trace family names at Mt Zion Cem and Mask Cem or locate the rural settlement of Our Town.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1971 Map of Dudleyville, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Dudleyville, 1973 Print
    1971 Dudleyville
    1973 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Chambers and Tallapoosa counties are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape of traditional southern crossroads. Researchers can locate family homesteads near landmarks like Ozias Ch, Dudleyville, and the County Line Cem.
  46. 1971 Map of Red Hill, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Red Hill, 1973 Print
    1971 Red Hill
    1973 Print · USGS
    Elmore County's winding shoreline and river valley appear here in the early seventies, centered on the infrastructure of Martin Dam. Researchers can trace old rural communities and landmarks like Watson Chapel, Red Hill, and the lakeside Church in the Pines.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1971 Map of Kellyton, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Kellyton, 1973 Print
    1971 Kellyton
    1973 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama's rural landscape is captured here in the early seventies, centered on the railroad community of Kellyton. Local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Socapatoy Cem, Bradford Ch, and Jordan Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1971 Map of Jacksons Gap, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Jacksons Gap, 1974 Print
    1971 Jacksons Gap
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Tallapoosa River and Martin Lake define this Alabama landscape in the early seventies as the region balanced rural tradition with growing lakeside recreation. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Rocky Mount Ch, Fosheeton, and the Central of Georgia rail corridor.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1971 Map of Camp Hill SE, 1977 Print
    1971 Map of Camp Hill SE, 1977 Print
    1971 Camp Hill SE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Eastern Alabama's rural landscapes were still defined by local church congregations and steam-era rail lines in the early seventies. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Plainview Sch, Jones Mill, and several community churches including Mt Sinai Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1975 Map of Goodwater SE, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Goodwater SE, 1977 Print
    1975 Goodwater SE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Coosa County territory during the mid-seventies is revealed through high-resolution aerial imagery centered on the town of Goodwater. Researchers can trace the layout of the settlement and the clearings of nearby homesteads exactly as they appeared just after the war.
  61. 1978 Map of La Grange, 1980 Print
    1978 Map of La Grange, 1980 Print
    1978 La Grange
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Alabama-Georgia borderlands are captured here in the late seventies, just as the newly formed West Point Lake reshaped the eastern landscape. Local historians can trace the Seaboard Coast Line rail corridor through hubs like Roanoke, Ashland, and Lineville.
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