Historical Maps of Birmingham, Alabama

What stories do these 30 old maps tell about Birmingham's past? From 1889 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Birmingham's history through maps:

  • Trace Birmingham's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Birmingham's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Birmingham, AL maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Birmingham
    1889 Map of Birmingham
    1889 Birmingham
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Birmingham, including Cullman County, St. Clair County, and others.

  2. 1892 Map of Birmingham
    1892 Map of Birmingham
    1892 Birmingham
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Birmingham, including Cullman County, St. Clair County, and others.

  3. 1895 Map of Birmingham
    1895 Map of Birmingham
    1895 Birmingham
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Birmingham, including Cullman County, St. Clair County, and others.

  4. 1895 Map of Birmingham, 1901 Print
    1895 Map of Birmingham, 1901 Print
    1895 Birmingham
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Birmingham, including Cullman County, St. Clair County, and others.

  5. 1904 Map of Birmingham Coal District, 1967 Print
    1904 Map of Birmingham Coal District, 1967 Print
    1904 Birmingham Coal District
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Birmingham, including Jefferson County, and others.

  6. 1906 Map of Birmingham Special
    1906 Map of Birmingham Special
    1906 Birmingham Special
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Birmingham, including Jefferson County, and others.

  7. 1906 Map of Birmingham Coal District, 1912 Print
    1906 Map of Birmingham Coal District, 1912 Print
    1906 Birmingham Coal District
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Birmingham, including Jefferson County, and others.

  8. 1906 Map of Birmingham Coal District, 1934 Print
    1906 Map of Birmingham Coal District, 1934 Print
    1906 Birmingham Coal District
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Birmingham, including Jefferson County, and others.

  9. 1906 Map of Birmingham Coal District, 1944 Print
    1906 Map of Birmingham Coal District, 1944 Print
    1906 Birmingham Coal District
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Birmingham, including Jefferson County, and others.

  10. 1907 Map of Birmingham
    1907 Map of Birmingham
    1907 Birmingham
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Birmingham, including Cullman County, St. Clair County, and others.

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