Old Maps of Tallapoosa County, Alabama for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 174 historic maps of Tallapoosa County. 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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Tallapoosa County, AL maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 1891 Map of Ashland
    1891 Map of Ashland
    1891 Ashland
    1891 Print · USGS
    East Central Alabama in the late nineteenth century is defined by the sharp ridges of the mountains and the vital crossings of the Tallapoosa River. Genealogists can trace family movements across Malone's Ferry or locate vanished sites like the Pine Tuckey Town Site and Ironaton.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 1901 Map of Wetumpka
    1901 Map of Wetumpka
    1901 Wetumpka
    1901 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama at the dawn of the twentieth century was a landscape of river ferries and emerging rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named river crossings like Knights Ferry and Nobles Ferry or early community centers such as Nixburg and Eclectic.

  5. 1903 Map of Wetumpka
    1903 Map of Wetumpka
    1903 Wetumpka
    1903 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama at the turn of the century remains a landscape of river ferries and emerging rail lines along the Coosa River. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early locations of Sykes Mills, Liberty Church, and river crossings like Nobles Ferry.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1906 Map of Dadeville
    1906 Map of Dadeville
    1906 Dadeville
    1906 Print · USGS
    The Tallapoosa River valley is shown at the turn of the century, defined by its numerous river ferries and a burgeoning rail network. Genealogists can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Rocky Ridge Church, Mc Ritchie Mill, and the many river crossings including McCarty Ferry.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1944 Map of Goodwater, 1947 Print
    1944 Map of Goodwater, 1947 Print
    1944 Goodwater
    1947 Print · USGS
    The hill country of Coosa and Talladega counties is captured here just after the war, showing the railroad-industrial corridor from Sylacauga to Goodwater. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural sites like Trammells Sch, Haynes Chapel, and the remote Hollins Fire Tower.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1947 Map of Goodwater
    1947 Map of Goodwater
    1947 Goodwater
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coosa and Talladega counties in the mid-1940s are shown as a network of rail-side towns and ridge-top lookouts. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like Hatchet Springs Sch, the Hollins Fire Tower, and the historic Wiregrass Road.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1953 Map of Montgomery, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Montgomery, 1964 Print
    1953 Montgomery
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama's river-and-rail corridor is mapped here in the mid-fifties, showing the vital connections between the capital and the Black Belt. Genealogists and historians can trace rail depots and crossroads from Marion Junction to Wetumpka, alongside landmarks like Craig AFB.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 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

  11. 1953 Map of Atlanta, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Atlanta, 1965 Print
    1953 Atlanta
    1965 Print · USGS
    The growing Atlanta metro and the industrial corridors of Eastern Alabama are captured here during the mid-century transition. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road shift through hubs like Anniston and La Grange or locate sites within Fort McClellan.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1955 Map of Phenix City, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Phenix City, 1964 Print
    1955 Phenix City
    1964 Print · USGS
    Post-war Alabama and Georgia meet along the Chattahoochee River as industry and military installations expand. Trace the rail lines of the Central of Georgia through towns like Opelika, Tuskegee, and Alexander City.
    3 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. 1956 Map of Montgomery
    1956 Map of Montgomery
    1956 Montgomery
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama in the mid-1950s shows a landscape defined by its great river systems and a booming military aviation presence. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Railway and locate tactical bases like Maxwell AFB and Craig AFB.

  15. 1957 Map of Phenix City
    1957 Map of Phenix City
    1957 Phenix City
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Alabama-Georgia borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the bustling river crossing at Phenix City and Columbus. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of the Fort Benning Military Reservation or locate smaller textile and railroad towns like Langdale and Camp Hill.

  16. 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.

  17. 1957 Map of Montgomery
    1957 Map of Montgomery
    1957 Montgomery
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding Alabama River and a strategic network of military bases and rail lines. Trace family roots in Montgomery and Selma, or locate landmarks like Craig AFB and the State Capitol before the interstate era.

  18. 1957 Map of Atlanta
    1957 Map of Atlanta
    1957 Atlanta
    1957 Print · USGS
    Atlanta and the Alabama borderlands appear here in the mid-fifties, capturing the region's post-war suburban and industrial transition. Trace the development of early transport hubs and military sites like Fort McPherson, Anniston, and the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.

  19. 1958 Map of Phenix City
    1958 Map of Phenix City
    1958 Phenix City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Alabama-Georgia borderlands thrive during the late fifties, anchored by the river-driven industry of Columbus and Phenix City. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Fort Benning, Auburn, and the textile towns of Fairfax and Lanett.

  20. 1958 Map of Atlanta
    1958 Map of Atlanta
    1958 Atlanta
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Georgia and Alabama are shown in this regional study of the corridor between the Chattahoochee River and the Appalachian foothills. Local historians can trace the development of suburban Atlanta alongside vital landmarks like Stone Mountain, Dobbins AFB, and the Seaboard Air Line rail routes.

  21. 1969 Map of New Site, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of New Site, 1973 Print
    1969 New Site
    1973 Print · USGS
    Tallapoosa County's rural heartland is meticulously documented in this late 1960s survey as small communities like Goldville and New Site began to modernize. Genealogists and historians can trace long-standing landmarks such as Old Salem Cem, Bethlehem Ch, and the isolated Fosheeton settlement.

  22. 1969 Map of Hackneyville, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Hackneyville, 1973 Print
    1969 Hackneyville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Tallapoosa and Clay counties come into focus in the late sixties, revealing a rural network of crossroads and creek-side settlements. Family historians can trace ancestral sites like Old Providence Cem, New Hope Ch, and the community hub at Hackneyville.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1969 Map of Daviston, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Daviston, 1973 Print
    1969 Daviston
    1973 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Tallapoosa and Clay counties come into focus during the late 1960s. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like the Zana Training School, the Old Vickers Cemetery, and the Rocky Mount Lookout Tower.

  24. 1969 Map of Wadley South, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Wadley South, 1973 Print
    1969 Wadley South
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Tallapoosa River valley in eastern Alabama was a region of remote crossroads and river bends in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of communities like Frog Eye, Abanda, and the family-named Sims Cem or Bibbys Ferry.

  25. 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

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