Old alabama maps are effective sources of geographical information and useful for historical, genealogical and territorial research. State traffic flow maps are available in two sizes. This historical nevada map collection are from original copies. View maps of alabama showing interactive county formations, old historical. Packed with over 600 pages of maps, cemetery locations, notes, and bibliography, this atlas is the most thorough cemetery directory for the state of alabama to date. In 2014, the us geological survey usgs and esri collaborated to bring the everincreasing collection of us historical topographic maps to everyone through the usgs historical topographic map explorer. Kdot historic state maps note all pdf files will require adobe. Map sites map dealers cartographic reference city map sites country map sites historical map sites outline map sites route planning sites state map sites topical. Welcome to the mobile historic development commission.
Old historical city, county and state maps of nevada. In 2009, usgs began the release of a new generation of topographic maps us topo in electronic form, and in 2011, complemented them with the release of highresolution scans of more than 178,000 historical topographic maps of the united states. Maps and text covering the historical boundaries, names, organization, and attachments of. Historical atlas of alabama volume 2 cemetery locations by. The alabama mine map repository for underground mines is located in the office of the mining and reclamation division of the state department of labor adol in birmingham see note below. The final pages list addresses for these resources and provide further references. Alabama maps and atlases historical atlases and maps of u. View maps of kansas including interactive county formations, old historical. Alabama maps and atlases historical atlases and maps of. Most historical maps of nevada were published in atlases and spans over 000 years of growth for the state. Maps can be picked up at alabama department of transportation, 2720 west gunter park drive, montgomery, al 36109.
This section holds a short summary of the history of the area of presentday alabama, illustrated with maps, including historical maps of former countries and empires that included presentday alabama. Historical topographic maps preserving the past usgs. Tennessee maps perrycastaneda map collection ut library. In 2009, usgs began the release of a new generation of topographic maps us topo in. The one inch scale county maps followed by the number 2 indicates the maps are printed on two sheets.
These alabama maps are free to downloade are in pdf format. For a historical summary of geological survey of alabamas participation in the statemap program, click here. These maps are downloadable and are in pdf format images are between 500k. Pages alabama atlas of historical county boundaries project. Welcome to old maps online, the easytouse gateway to historical maps. To link to the entire object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed the entire object, paste this html in website to link to this page, paste this link in email, im or document. T he geological survey of alabama, established in 1848, provides service and information to alabama and its citizens as a natural resource data gathering and research agency.
Those in alabama will find historical atlas of alabama, volume 2, cemetery locations by county as one of their best resources. Historic road maps perrycastaneda map collection ut. Estimates of obesity prevalence from 2011 forward cannot be compared to estimates from previous years. Geopdf files can be used as plain pdf files but have the added capability of some limited mapping functions turn any map layers on and off, obtain xy coordinates for a location.
Old historical city, county and state maps of alabama. The physical map collection is housed in the david rumsey map center at the stanford university library. Free online historical maps for genealogy research are. Display a larger image and more item information when the pointer pauses over a thumbnail. The usgs historical topographic map explorer allows users to explore the historical maps, save the current view as a web map, and download the maps as highresolution georeferenced images in geotiff format for use in web mapping applications and gis. Highway maps of the state, with or without county routes, are available in a large size 40x60 and the smaller size 20x30. David rumsey historical map collection alabama free. Maps maps faq map room guide world africa americas asia australiapacific europe middle east polaroceans russiarepublics u. Alabama maps perrycastaneda map collection ut library. Within the atlases are 8,166 historical maps, illustrations, and histories many of which contain family names ideal for genealogical research. Alabama historical maps and atlases historic map works. This free collection focuses on rare 18th and 19th century maps of north and south america, although it also has maps from around the world.
Because maps can give you important details about business and property ownership, they can be a significant source of information. The collection contains digitized versions of maps whose originals are housed in auburn university libraries special collections and archives. Texas historical thematic topographic other map sites. Historical maps can be an exceptional tool when you are beginning a genealogy research project. As part of its mission, gsa explores and evaluates the mineral, water, energy, biological, and other natural resources of the state of alabama and conducts basic and applied research in these fields. Learn more about historical facts of alabama counties. Texas general land office maps texas historic sites atlas texas historical commission texas historic maps university of south florida texas historical city maps pcl map collection texas historical maps university of alabama historical map archive texas sanborn fire insurance maps pre1923 pcl map collection.
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Historical maps online university of illinois history of cartography university of chicago press hyperhistory online. Home help graphics tutorial aerial photography historical maps contemporary maps about this site feedback. Due to the fact alabama political boundaries frequently changed, historic maps tend to be important in helping you uncover the exact location of your ancestors hometown, exactly what. Almost all of the civil war maps in the national archives are federal maps, prepared by or for the union forces or other agencies of the federal government. Alabama maps and blueprints collection add or remove collections home alabama maps and blueprints collection map of historic structures in montgomery, alabama. Wherever your travels take you, take along maps from the aaa caa map gallery. The state of alabama collection contains 100 atlases spanning 226 years of growth and development 1778 through 2004. Our tour guide was an amazing, gifted woman whose stories brought you right up close to the. Alabamas 10 largest cities are birmingham, montgomery, mobile, huntsville, tuscaloosa, hoover, dothan, decatur, auburn, gadsden. Specialty collections alabama state maps alabama county maps historical depictions indian territories old federal road. This collection contains a sampling of maps and blueprints from the extensive holdings at the alabama department of archives and history. Maps of alabama are a great resource to help learn about a place at a particular point in time. Maps and text covering the historical boundaries, names, organization, and attachments of every county, extinct county and unsuccessful county proposal from the creation of the first county through december 31, 2000. Home alabama maps and blueprints collection front of map.
Cemeteries are plotted on a county by county basis on color maps with an accompanying spreadsheet of remarks. Click the icon to the left to download the software you need to view. One of a series of maps showing the evolution of alabama counties. Select location, alabama, alaska, american samoa, arizona, arkansas.
The topographic map remains an indispensable tool for everyday use in government, science, industry, land management. Historical map web sites perrycastaneda map collection. Maps of national parks, monuments, and historic sites. To link to the entire object, paste this link in email, im or document. Geopdf files can be used as plain pdf files but have the added capability of some limited mapping functions turn any map layers on and off, obtain xy coordinates for a location, measure length, and more. The history of the increase in state obesity prevalence is depicted in a powerpoint slide presentation format ppt icon ppt3. The maps span 300 years, documenting not only alabamas geographic past, but also that of the region, nation, and continent. Alabama maps are a very helpful area of genealogy and family history research, especially in the event you live faraway from where your ancestor was living. Gisengineering support select which type of map you wish to download milepost maps general hwy. The collection contains many rare early maps of maryland as well as more modern maps produced by state and local governments.
The dates are the same for one inch, half inch, and. Alabama maps perrycastaneda map collection ut library online. This directory presents a brief description of each of the maps maintained in the repository as of june 1, 20. The atlas of alabama metropolitan areas is the first effort by the cartographic research laboratory to create an atlas focusing solely on alabamas cities. Historical map archive university of alabama historical maps andras bereznay including maps in color and black and white. Free online historical maps for genealogy research are you. This app brings to life more than 178,000 maps dating from 1882 to 2006.
A geopdf is a georeferenced pdf file, meaning that it is a portable document format pdf file with added information that relates the image to coordinates on a map. Through statemap, the geological survey of alabama has completed and published more than 50 new geologic maps at the 7. The maryland map collection is a comprehensive collection of more than 2,500 maps depicting maryland, the chesapeake bay, and the surrounding region from 1590 to the present. Alabama, lee, auburn church records the record type you want to search, such as. There are now more than 48,000 items online, with new additions added regularly. A common definition of the term mining is the process of obtaining. Alabama historical topographic maps pre1945 maps, coastal regions 1. Alabama, and florida detail and park maps 1999 387k pdf format.
Geologic investigations program geological survey of alabama. Maps can be downloaded or printed in an 8 12 x 11 format. United states census records alabama vital records alabama, lee land and property alabama, lee, auburn church records the section headings in this outline match the names of record types used in the family history library catalog. If you are planning on traveling to eoline, use this interactive map to help you locate everything from food to hotels to tourist destinations. Others are rare antique maps, part of the collection by an exclusive.
Shirley cherry, the events of the civil rights movement come alive, and most importantly, the people and their bravery and love and devotion become so much more real. How to search for maps to use in genealogy research. Old historical city, county and state maps of alabama map geeks. Search results for map, historical maps, available online. Pages alabama atlas of historical county boundaries. This information can tell you what and whom you need to research to learn more. Packed with over 600 pages of maps, cemetery locations, notes, and bibliography, this atlas is the most thorough cemetery directory for. Gulf islands national seashore mississippi, alabama, and florida detail and park maps 1999 387k pdf format gulf of mexico mississippi, alabama, and florida area features 1994 351k. Solar system atlas esri story map national wetlands inventory maps us fish and wildlife service historical maps university of florida historical maps of florida university of alabama a source of historical maps for the lovers of history historywiz seminole county restores a 1890s map youtube video.
Historical map collections of alabama 1817 state of mississippi and alabama territory 1818 melish map of alabama 1819 map of alabama alabama land cessions map northern alabama land cessions map 1860 map of alabama alabama civil war battlefield map 1910 alabama census map alabama public records early road map of alabama map collections, 1639. Alabama 1888 state map these antique maps and atlases are part of the historic map works, residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old, historical, cadastral and antiquarian maps of its type. Texas historical maps university of alabama historical map archive texas sanborn fire insurance maps. Alabama legislative acts, journals, and constitutions. Texas historical maps perrycastaneda map collection ut. David rumsey historical map collection the collection.
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