Old Maps of Madison, Georgia for Metal Detecting

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Madison, GA maps

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  1. 1896 Map of Monroe
    1896 Map of Monroe
    1896 Monroe
    1896 Print · USGS
    North-central Georgia thrives during the late nineteenth century as a hub of river-powered industry and rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Salem Camp Ground, the local commerce at Carithers Store, and several early crossings like Bells Bridge.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Athens, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Athens, 1966 Print
    1953 Athens
    1966 Print · USGS
    Georgia's Piedmont and Savannah River borderlands come alive in this mid-century survey of the region surrounding Athens and Augusta. Trace the rail-and-river economy through the Georgia RR and landmarks like the Fort Gordon Military Reservation.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Athens
    1958 Map of Athens
    1958 Athens
    1958 Print · USGS
    North-central Georgia and the Savannah River valley are captured in the late fifties, showing the region as the new reservoirs were filling. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Georgia RR and locate rural landmarks such as Social Circle, Graves Mountain, and the Fort Gordon Military Reservation.

  4. 1959 Map of Athens
    1959 Map of Athens
    1959 Athens
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northeast Georgia and the South Carolina borderlands appear here in the mid-fifties, during a decade of infrastructure growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river geography of towns like Social Circle, the sprawl of Fort Gordon Military Reservation, and the newly formed Clark Hill Reservoir.

  5. 1963 Map of Athens
    1963 Map of Athens
    1963 Athens
    1963 Print · USGS
    Georgia's Piedmont and the Savannah River valley are captured in the early sixties as major reservoirs and military installations reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the development of Clark Hill Reservoir, locate the Fort Gordon Military Reservation, and find historic towns like Social Circle and Eatonton.

  6. 1972 Map of Rutledge South, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Rutledge South, 1974 Print
    1972 Rutledge South
    1974 Print · USGS
    Morgan County is shown in the early seventies as a rural landscape of scattered communities and creek-fed bottomlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous landmarks like Macedonia Ch, Clack Bridge, and Monleys Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1972 Map of Madison, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Madison, 1974 Print
    1972 Madison
    1974 Print · USGS
    Madison and its rural surroundings are captured in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape where traditional rail-lines meet modern development. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural congregations like Smyrna Ch and schools such as Pearl Jr High Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1980 Map of Athens, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Athens, 1981 Print
    1980 Athens
    1981 Print · USGS
    North Georgia in the early eighties exhibits a landscape of growing university towns and deep-rooted rail hubs. Genealogists can trace family lands near Social Circle or Watkinsville while following the routes of the Central of Georgia and the Appalachee River.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1988 Map of Athens
    1988 Map of Athens
    1988 Athens
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Georgia Piedmont and South Carolina borderlands appear in the late eighties as a landscape of vast reservoirs and growing towns. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Georgia RR connecting Athens and Augusta, or locate landmarks within Oconee National Forest.

  10. 2011 Map of Madison, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Madison, 2011 Print
    2011 Madison
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Smyrna, Sugar Creek, and other nearby areas

  11. 2011 Map of Rutledge South, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Rutledge South, 2011 Print
    2011 Rutledge South
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Rutledge, Reese, and other nearby areas

  12. 2014 Map of Madison, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Madison, 2014 Print
    2014 Madison
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Smyrna, Sugar Creek, and other nearby areas

  13. 2014 Map of Rutledge South, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Rutledge South, 2014 Print
    2014 Rutledge South
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Rutledge, Reese, and other nearby areas

  14. 2017 Map of Rutledge South, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Rutledge South, 2017 Print
    2017 Rutledge South
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Rutledge, Reese, and other nearby areas

  15. 2017 Map of Madison, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Madison, 2017 Print
    2017 Madison
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Smyrna, Sugar Creek, and other nearby areas

  16. 2020 Map of Rutledge South, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Rutledge South, 2020 Print
    2020 Rutledge South
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Rutledge, Reese, and other nearby areas

  17. 2020 Map of Madison, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Madison, 2020 Print
    2020 Madison
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Smyrna, Sugar Creek, and other nearby areas

  18. 2024 Map of Rutledge South, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Rutledge South, 2024 Print
    2024 Rutledge South
    2024 Print · USGS
    Morgan County is shown in recent detail as a landscape of rural churches and family cemeteries along the Big Indian Creek corridor. Genealogists can trace family roots at Mars Hill Cem, Thankful Cem, and the Wallace Grove Baptist Church Cem.

  19. 2024 Map of Madison, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Madison, 2024 Print
    2024 Madison
    2024 Print · USGS
    Madison and its surrounding Morgan County hills are seen here in the current era, showing a landscape defined by historic town squares and rural cemeteries. Researchers can trace family history at the Jones Family Cem, Fairview Cem, and Bethlehem Cem.

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