Old Maps of Rockdale County, Georgia for Metal Detecting

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Rockdale County, GA maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Atlanta, 1955 Print
    1888 Map of Atlanta, 1955 Print
    1888 Atlanta
    1955 Print · USGS
    Atlanta and its surrounding counties emerge as a booming rail hub in the years following the Civil War. Trace early settlements and infrastructure like Jett Ferry, Oakley Mill, and the massive granite profile of Stone Mountain before the era of modern sprawl.

  2. 1890 Map of Atlanta
    1890 Map of Atlanta
    1890 Atlanta
    1890 Print · USGS
    Georgia's rail and river networks converge in the late nineteenth century as the capital city expands. Genealogists can trace family homesteads near Jetts Store, Howells Mills, and the various river crossings like Paces Ferry.

  3. 1892 Map of Atlanta
    1892 Map of Atlanta
    1892 Atlanta
    1892 Print · USGS
    Atlanta and its surrounding counties appear at a pivotal moment of post-war growth as the region's rail network reached maturity. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of modern DeKalb and Fulton counties through landmarks like Stone Mountain, Roswell Junction, and Paces Ferry.

  4. 1895 Map of Atlanta
    1895 Map of Atlanta
    1895 Atlanta
    1895 Print · USGS
    The growing railroad hub of Atlanta is shown here in the late nineteenth century alongside its surrounding river ferries and emerging suburbs. Trace old family names and sites like Howell Mills, Vining Station, and Ft. McPherson.
    7 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 1956 Map of Snellville, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Snellville, 1957 Print
    1956 Snellville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Gwinnett and DeKalb counties are shown in the mid-fifties, featuring a landscape of small farming communities and winding river bottoms. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Hannah Cem, Rock Chapel, and the New Bethel Sch & Ch.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Conyers, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Conyers, 1957 Print
    1956 Conyers
    1957 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-quarry landscape of DeKalb and Rockdale counties comes alive in the mid-fifties, before the heavy suburban expansion of later decades. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous landmarks like Bruce Sch, Eastview Cem, and Whites Chapel.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of Redan, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Redan, 1957 Print
    1956 Redan
    1957 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County at the mid-century mark reveals a landscape of rural crossroads and growing communities like Redan and Klondike. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life through the many country churches and schools, from Kelleys Chapel to the New County Line Sch.
    7 unique versions available

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 1964 Map of Loganville, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Loganville, 1965 Print
    1964 Loganville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Loganville and its rural surroundings appear here in the mid-sixties, where the corners of Walton, Gwinnett, and Rockdale counties converge. Researchers can trace family roots at Old Zion Cem or locate the site of McElroys Mill on the banks of Haynes Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1964 Map of Porterdale, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Porterdale, 1966 Print
    1964 Porterdale
    1966 Print · USGS
    Newton County's river-driven industry and rural crossroads are captured here in the mid-1960s as the suburbs of Atlanta began to reach eastward. Researchers can trace family roots at Salem Campground, Richards Chapel, and the now-familiar streets of Porterdale.
    4 unique versions available

  18. 1964 Map of Kelleytown, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Kelleytown, 1966 Print
    1964 Kelleytown
    1966 Print · USGS
    Rockdale and Henry counties appear in the mid-1960s as a landscape of rural family farms and quiet crossroads. Researchers can locate legacy family sites and landmarks including Kelleytown, the Monastery of the Holy Ghost, and the Whitaker Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1964 Map of Milstead, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Milstead, 1966 Print
    1964 Milstead
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Yellow River valley of northern Georgia is shown in the mid-1960s, a period when rural church communities and historic mill sites still defined the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Milstead, Philadelphia Ch, and Costley Millpond.
    4 unique versions available

  20. 1964 Map of Stockbridge, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Stockbridge, 1966 Print
    1964 Stockbridge
    1966 Print · USGS
    Stockbridge and its rural Henry County surroundings are captured in the mid-1960s as the area transitions from a mill-and-rail economy to modern settlement. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Millers Mill, Hannahs Millpond, and Price Quarters along the creek valleys.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 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

  22. 1981 Map of Atlanta, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Atlanta, 1982 Print
    1981 Atlanta
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Atlanta metro area is shown during its late-century boom, following the completion of the beltway and the rise of its major international airport. Trace the growth of suburbs from Mableton to Tucker and the footprints of Fort McPherson and Stone Mtn.

  23. 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.

  24. 1992 Map of Snellville, 1993 Print
    1992 Map of Snellville, 1993 Print
    1992 Snellville
    1993 Print · USGS
    Gwinnett County during the early nineties shows a landscape of growing suburbs anchored by historic family landmarks and winding river bends. Researchers can trace local genealogy through numerous sites like Hannah Cem, Annistown Cem, and the old Rock Chapel Sch.

  25. 1993 Map of Milstead, 2000 Print
    1993 Map of Milstead, 2000 Print
    1993 Milstead
    2000 Print · USGS
    Rockdale and Newton counties are captured here in the early nineties, showing a landscape of river valleys and rural crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace old community sites like Zingara and Almon, or locate family landmarks such as Philadelphia Ch and Deals Millpond.

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