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1970s Maps of Jefferson County, Alabama

Explore 38 historic maps of Jefferson County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Jefferson County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Jefferson County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Jefferson County, AL maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Dora, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Dora, 1973 Print
    1971 Dora
    1973 Print · USGS
    The river forks of the Alabama coal country come alive in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by industry and community. Genealogists can trace family roots through Twilley Town, Quintown, and dozens of local landmarks like Morgan Chapel or the Walker Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1971 Map of Gilmore, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Gilmore, 1973 Print
    1971 Gilmore
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Black Warrior River’s winding course defines this Alabama landscape in the 1970s, where coal extraction and river life intersect. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside settlements like Maxine and Gilmore or locate family sites like Prescott Cem and Pleasant Hill Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1971 Map of Goodsprings, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Goodsprings, 1973 Print
    1971 Goodsprings
    1973 Print · USGS
    The coal and power corridor of Walker County is on full display in the early 1970s, where the winding Mulberry Fork meets industrial growth. Genealogists and historians can locate the Martin High Sch, Busby Cem, and several Strip Mine sites near Gorgas.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1971 Map of Sylvan Springs, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Sylvan Springs, 1973 Print
    1971 Sylvan Springs
    1973 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the early seventies shows an active landscape of river commerce and coal extraction along the Locust Fork. Researchers can trace the industrial rail networks of the Birmingham Southern or locate family sites like Atwood Cem and Powhatan.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1974 Map of Burchfield Store, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Burchfield Store, 1976 Print
    1974 Burchfield Store
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Black Warrior River shapes this mid-1970s landscape along the Tuscaloosa and Jefferson county line as industrial transport meets local recreation. Trace the river's development at John Hollis Bankhead Lock and Dam or locate rural landmarks like Burchfield Store and Providence Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1975 Map of Cahaba Heights, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Cahaba Heights, 1977 Print
    1975 Cahaba Heights
    1977 Print · USGS
    The suburbs of Shelby County are frozen in the mid-seventies, showing the transition from wooded ridges to residential neighborhoods. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Mountain Brook and the growing streets of Cahaba Heights as they looked decades ago.
  19. 1975 Map of Yolande NE, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Yolande NE, 1977 Print
    1975 Yolande NE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County’s industrial and residential fringes come into sharp focus in the mid-1970s. Researchers can trace the development of Hueytown and Virginia, or follow the winding path of Valley Creek through the wooded hills.
  22. 1975 Map of Dora, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Dora, 1977 Print
    1975 Dora
    1977 Print · USGS
    Walker County and the surrounding coal districts are seen here in the mid-seventies through detailed aerial orthophotography. Researchers can trace the development of established towns like Dora, Sumiton, and the hillside layout of West Jefferson.
  25. 1975 Map of Creel, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Creel, 1977 Print
    1975 Creel
    1977 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County's rural river valleys are captured from above in the mid-seventies, showing the landscape just before modern suburban expansion. Researchers can trace the winding paths of the Mulberry Fork and Locust Fork through undisturbed timber and farmland.
  28. 1975 Map of Helena, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Helena, 1977 Print
    1975 Helena
    1977 Print · USGS
    Shelby County emerges in the mid-seventies in this aerial survey, showing the landscape just as suburban growth began to take hold. Researchers can trace the original footprint of Helena and follow the winding course of the Cahaba River.
  31. 1975 Map of Burchfield Store, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Burchfield Store, 1977 Print
    1975 Burchfield Store
    1977 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1970s, the rural hills of Tuscaloosa County were defined by the winding Black Warrior River. Researchers can trace the shoreline of Lake Bankhead and find small inland outposts like Burchfield Store and Bull City.
  34. 1975 Map of Yolande SE, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Yolande SE, 1977 Print
    1975 Yolande SE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the mid-1970s is shown in this detailed orthophoto as industrial patterns and rural settlements meet. Genealogists and local historians can trace the clear physical footprints of Mc Calla, Baylor, and Kimbrell.
  37. 1975 Map of Trafford, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Trafford, 1977 Print
    1975 Trafford
    1977 Print · USGS
    North-central Alabama comes into clear focus in the mid-seventies through this detailed orthophotograph. Genealogists and land researchers can trace the settlement of Trafford and the winding path of the Locus watercourse.
  40. 1975 Map of Remlap, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Remlap, 1977 Print
    1975 Remlap
    1977 Print · USGS
    Blount County in the mid-seventies is captured in this detailed orthophoto, revealing the rural character of the Alabama landscape. Researchers can trace the sprawling reach of INLAND LAKE and find the small settlement of REMLAP along the western ridge.
  43. 1975 Map of Irondale, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Irondale, 1977 Print
    1975 Irondale
    1977 Print · USGS
    The industrial and residential growth of Jefferson County is visible in this mid-seventies aerial survey, showing the landscape just as the modern interstate system matured. Trace the development of Irondale and its surrounding ridge-and-valley terrain.
  46. 1975 Map of Birmingham South, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Birmingham South, 1977 Print
    1975 Birmingham South
    1977 Print · USGS
    The suburban landscape south of Birmingham is captured in detail during the mid-seventies, showing the region's mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the development of residential neighborhoods and road networks through Homewood and Mountain Brook.
  49. 1975 Map of Adamsville, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Adamsville, 1977 Print
    1975 Adamsville
    1977 Print · USGS
    Birmingham and its northwestern suburbs are captured in high-detail aerial imagery during the mid-seventies. Local researchers can trace the growth of the city core in Birmingham and examine the early suburban patterns developing around Adamsville.
  52. 1975 Map of Argo, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Argo, 1977 Print
    1975 Argo
    1977 Print · USGS
    The foothills of St. Clair County are shown during the mid-seventies in this detailed orthophotoquad. Researchers can trace the early footprint of the settlement at Argo and examine the rural land use patterns across the ridges and valleys of the Alabama landscape.
  55. 1975 Map of Goodsprings, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Goodsprings, 1977 Print
    1975 Goodsprings
    1977 Print · USGS
    The winding Black Warrior River and its surrounding coalfields dominate this mid-seventies aerial survey of Walker County. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the residential layouts of Gorgas, Dovertown, and Aldridge amidst massive surface mines.
  58. 1975 Map of Sylvan Springs, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Sylvan Springs, 1977 Print
    1975 Sylvan Springs
    1977 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the mid-seventies is captured in stark detail through this photographic aerial survey. Trace the winding course of Locust Fork and see how early development in Sylvan Springs sat alongside the massive surface excavations of the time.
  61. 1975 Map of Greenwood, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Greenwood, 1977 Print
    1975 Greenwood
    1977 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County residential and industrial clearings are captured during the mid-seventies in this detailed aerial orthophoto. Researchers can trace the development of Greenwood and Parkwood or follow the winding path of the Cahaba River.
  64. 1975 Map of Pinson, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Pinson, 1977 Print
    1975 Pinson
    1977 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County enters a period of rapid suburban growth in the mid-1970s, as shown in this detailed aerial perspective. Researchers can trace development patterns and the early residential footprint of Palmerdale amid the wooded Alabama foothills.
  67. 1975 Map of Yolande NW, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Yolande NW, 1977 Print
    1975 Yolande NW
    1977 Print · USGS
    Western Jefferson County is captured in the mid-seventies, revealing a landscape defined by heavy industry and rural life. Researchers can trace the layout of Oak Grove and examine the extensive surface mining patterns across the ridges and valleys.
  70. 1975 Map of Warrior, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Warrior, 1977 Print
    1975 Warrior
    1977 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the mid-seventies is seen here through high-resolution aerial imagery, revealing the literal landscape of the Alabama coal belt. Local historians can trace the exact 1975 footprints of Warrior and Kimberly alongside the winding Fork.
  73. 1975 Map of Brookside, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Brookside, 1977 Print
    1975 Brookside
    1977 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County coal country is captured in the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of industrial mining and small-town life. Trace the development of communities like Brookside, Sayre, and the outskirts of Adamsville across the rugged terrain.
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