Historical Maps of Shelby County, Alabama

What stories do these 203 old maps tell about Shelby County'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 Shelby County's history through maps:

  • Trace Shelby County'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.
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Begin your journey into Shelby County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Shelby County, AL maps

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

  2. 1889 Map of Springville
    1889 Map of Springville
    1889 Springville
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Springville, Calhoun County, and others.

  3. 1890 Map of Bessemer
    1890 Map of Bessemer
    1890 Bessemer
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Bessemer, Chilton County, and others.

  4. 1890 Map of Talladega
    1890 Map of Talladega
    1890 Talladega
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Talladega, Clay County, and others.

  5. 1892 Map of Bessemer
    1892 Map of Bessemer
    1892 Bessemer
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Bessemer, Chilton County, and others.

  6. 1892 Map of Bessemer, 1900 Print
    1892 Map of Bessemer, 1900 Print
    1892 Bessemer
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Bessemer, Chilton County, and others.

  7. 1892 Map of Birmingham
    1892 Map of Birmingham
    1892 Birmingham
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Birmingham, St. Clair County, and others.

  8. 1892 Map of Springville
    1892 Map of Springville
    1892 Springville
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Springville, Calhoun County, and others.

  9. 1892 Map of Springville, 1900 Print
    1892 Map of Springville, 1900 Print
    1892 Springville
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Springville, Calhoun County, and others.

  10. 1892 Map of Springville, 1903 Print
    1892 Map of Springville, 1903 Print
    1892 Springville
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Springville, Calhoun County, and others.

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