Old Maps of Thornton, Alabama for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 6 historic maps of Thornton. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Thornton.


Thornton, AL maps

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  1. 1906 Map of Dadeville
    1906 Map of Dadeville
    1906 Dadeville
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers Thornton, including Auburn, Alexander City, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Phenix City, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Phenix City, 1964 Print
    1955 Phenix City
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Thornton, including Columbus, Auburn, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Phenix City
    1957 Map of Phenix City
    1957 Phenix City
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Thornton, including Columbus, Auburn, and other nearby areas

  4. 1958 Map of Phenix City
    1958 Map of Phenix City
    1958 Phenix City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Thornton, including Columbus, Auburn, and other nearby areas

  5. 1971 Map of Thornton, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Thornton, 1973 Print
    1971 Thornton
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Thornton, including Simmons Crossroads, Roxana, and other nearby areas

  6. 1981 Map of Opelika, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Opelika, 1982 Print
    1981 Opelika
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Thornton, including Columbus, Auburn, and other nearby areas

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