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Old Maps of Grayson, Alabama for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Grayson. 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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Grayson, AL maps

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  1. 1936 Map of Moulton
    1936 Map of Moulton
    1936 Moulton
    1936 Print · USGS
    Lawrence County in the mid-1930s shows a landscape of rural schools and family cemeteries clustered around Moulton. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Rabbitt Town and Landersville or locate Shoemaker Cem and CCC Camp 12.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1940 Map of Mt Hope
    1940 Map of Mt Hope
    1940 Mt Hope
    1940 Print · USGS
    Lawrence and Winston counties are captured here in the early 1940s as the Moulton Valley agricultural landscape meets the forest. Researchers can trace family sites at Cave Spring Ch, Heflin Cem, and the depression-era CCC Camp.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1956 Map of Gadsden, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Gadsden, 1966 Print
    1956 Gadsden
    1966 Print · USGS
    North Alabama in the mid-1950s shows a region transformed by river engineering and federal industry. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of the Tennessee Valley through the growth of Huntsville, the sprawling Redstone Arsenal, and the expansive Guntersville Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1958 Map of Gadsden
    1958 Map of Gadsden
    1958 Gadsden
    1958 Print · USGS
    North Alabama comes alive in the late 1950s as the Tennessee Valley Authority’s massive river projects and the rise of the space industry reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Huntsville, Redstone Arsenal, and the riverside rail networks of the Southern railroad.
  13. 1960 Map of Gadsden
    1960 Map of Gadsden
    1960 Gadsden
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northern Alabama in the mid-1950s is defined by the mighty Tennessee River and its massive reservoirs. Trace the development of Huntsville and Redstone Arsenal or explore the vast William B Bankhead National Forest.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1960 Map of Grayson, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Grayson, 1961 Print
    1960 Grayson
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Bankhead National Forest in the early sixties is a landscape of high divides and remote timber management. Genealogists can trace family burial sites like McLemore Cem and Shiloh Cem or locate the settlement of Grayson.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1963 Map of Gadsden
    1963 Map of Gadsden
    1963 Gadsden
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northern Alabama underwent a dramatic mid-century transformation as the Tennessee Valley became a hub for defense and industry. Researchers can trace the development of the Redstone Arsenal, the route of the Natchez Trace Parkway, and long-standing rail lines like the Southern Railway.
  22. 1980 Map of Haleyville, 1983 Print
    1980 Map of Haleyville, 1983 Print
    1980 Haleyville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Northwest Alabama at the start of the eighties shows a landscape of deep forests and new reservoirs as modern infrastructure settled into the hills. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern and Illinois Central Gulf through towns like Haleyville, Moulton, and Natural Bridge.
  25. 2000 Map of Grayson, 2003 Print
    2000 Map of Grayson, 2003 Print
    2000 Grayson
    2003 Print · USGS
    The northern Alabama wilderness at the start of the 21st century remains defined by vast forest management and small, secluded settlements. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family heritage at Bunyan Hill Cem, Shilo Cem, and the quiet Church of the Forest.
  28. 2011 Map of Grayson, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Grayson, 2011 Print
    2011 Grayson
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Grayson, including Ellaville, Hepsidam, and other nearby areas
  31. 2014 Map of Grayson, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Grayson, 2014 Print
    2014 Grayson
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Grayson, including Ellaville, Hepsidam, and other nearby areas
  34. 2018 Map of Grayson, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Grayson, 2018 Print
    2018 Grayson
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Grayson, including Ellaville, Hepsidam, and other nearby areas
  37. 2021 Map of Grayson, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Grayson, 2021 Print
    2021 Grayson
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Grayson, including Ellaville, Hepsidam, and other nearby areas
  40. 2024 Map of Grayson, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Grayson, 2024 Print
    2024 Grayson
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Bankhead National Forest and Lawrence County highlands are captured here in the mid-2020s. Genealogists can trace family heritage through numerous remote burial sites like Mountain Springs Cem, Holmes Chapel Cem, and Shiloh Cem across the Tennessee Valley Divide.
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