Old Maps of Jefferson County, Alabama for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Jefferson County with 264 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.
- Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
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- Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.
These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Jefferson County has changed over the decades.
Jefferson County, AL maps
(264)- 1889 Map of Birmingham
1889 Birmingham1889 Print · USGSIn the late nineteenth century, the Iron City was a growing urban core surrounded by intensive extraction sites and river crossings. Trace early industrial footprints at the Pratt Mines, Sloss Quarry, and the Old Irondale Furnace. - 1890 Map of Bessemer
1890 Bessemer1890 Print · USGSCentral Alabama emerges as an industrial powerhouse in the late nineteenth century as railroads weave through the ridges of Jefferson and Shelby counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Bessemer, the iron operations at Sloss, and remote landmarks like Woods Ferry. - 1892 Map of Birmingham
1892 Birmingham1892 Print · USGSBirmingham and the surrounding iron district emerge in the late nineteenth century as a hub of heavy industry and rail expansion. Trace the early footprints of the Sloss Mine, locate river crossings like Doss Ferry, and find family-named landmarks like Hanby Mill. - 1892 Map of Bessemer
1892 Bessemer1892 Print · USGSCentral Alabama was at its industrial peak in the late nineteenth century as railroads and iron mines transformed the ridges south of Birmingham. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early foundations of Bessemer, the operations at Smith Mine, and rural crossings like Nunley's Ford.2 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Jasper
1893 Jasper1893 Print · USGSNorthern Alabama’s coal and timber country comes into focus in the 1890s as railroads began to penetrate the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named river crossings like Miller Ferry and Baltimore Ford or early industry at Gamble Mines.5 unique versions available - 1895 Map of Birmingham
1895 Birmingham1895 Print · USGSBirmingham at the peak of its industrial boom is captured here as the city’s rail and mining networks spread through the surrounding valleys. Researchers can trace early iron production at Old Irondale Furnace or locate family roots at Doss Ferry and Pratt Mines.2 unique versions available - 1899 Map of Brookwood
1899 Brookwood1899 Print · USGSCentral Alabama at the close of the nineteenth century is a landscape of growing mining towns and vital river crossings. Trace the early industrial rail lines like the Birmingham Mineral R. R. and locate family landmarks such as Weaver Mill, Pratt Ferry, and Providence Ch.4 unique versions available - 1904 Map of Birmingham Coal District, 1967 Print
1904 Birmingham Coal District1967 Print · USGSJefferson County’s coal-mining heritage is captured here at the start of the twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by industry and iron. Genealogists can trace family roots through coal-camp settlements like Blossburg, Pratt City, and Ensley, or locate old landmarks like Orphans Chapel and Banner Mines. - 1905 Map of Bessemer Iron District
1905 Bessemer Iron District1905 Print · USGSJefferson County was at the peak of its iron-mining boom at the turn of the century, centered on the dense rail networks of Bessemer. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace old residential pockets like Wylam and Brighton alongside the Spaulding Mine and numerous rural river crossings.3 unique versions available - 1905 Map of Leeds, 1956 Print
1905 Leeds1956 Print · USGSJefferson County industrial expansion meets early mountain settlements at the start of the century. You can trace the mineral economy through the Alfretta Mines and Lucy Duke Furnace, or locate family roots at Mount Pinson Pinson P.O. and Argo Station. - 1906 Map of Birmingham Special
1906 Birmingham Special1906 Print · USGSJefferson County’s coal and rail boom is in full swing on this 1906 sheet, revealing the early industrial footprint of the Birmingham district. Trace the foundations of mining towns like Brookside, find family roots at Mt Olive Church, or locate vanished operations like Banner Mines and Ono PO.4 unique versions available - 1906 Map of Vandiver, 1954 Print
1906 Vandiver1954 Print · USGSShelby and Jefferson counties appear as a network of high ridges and rural valley settlements at the turn of the century. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Hays Crossroads, Tinney Mill, and the Cave Spring School among the mountains. - 1907 Map of Birmingham
1907 Birmingham1907 Print · USGSJefferson and Blount counties are shown in the early twentieth century as the industrial heart of Alabama was taking shape. Genealogists can trace family roots through named landmarks like Box Schoolhouse, Watson PO, and the coal works at Watts Mines.5 unique versions available - 1907 Map of Leeds
1907 Leeds1907 Print · USGSJefferson County was an industrial and rail hub in the early twentieth century as iron mining and agriculture shaped its valleys. Genealogists can trace family names and early community nodes like Mount Pinson Pinson PO, Alfretta Mines, and Oakgrove Church.3 unique versions available - 1907 Map of Bessemer Special
1907 Bessemer Special1907 Print · USGSJefferson County industrial development is at its peak in the first decade of the century, centered on the heavy rail networks of the Jones Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace early community centers like Hopewell Church and Canaan Church alongside mining sites at Redding and Ware.4 unique versions available - 1908 Map of Vandiver
1908 Vandiver1908 Print · USGSShelby and Jefferson Counties are shown here during a period of mountain-gap settlement and early industrial growth. Trace family roots at Cave Spring School, find old river crossings like De Shazo Mill Ford, and locate the Coosa Tunnel.3 unique versions available - 1910 Map of Montevallo
1910 Montevallo1910 Print · USGSCentral Alabama’s coal and iron corridor is captured here at a peak of industrial expansion. Researchers can trace the heritage of vanished mining camps and family landmarks from Boothon to the Bibb Furnace (RUINS) and Sessions Chapel.4 unique versions available - 1927 Map of Adger
1927 Adger1927 Print · USGSThe industrial heart of Alabama comes alive in the late twenties, showing the intersection of mining and rail. Genealogists can trace family roots at Concord Ch, Connellsville Mine, and the early settlement at Tannehill. - 1929 Map of Searles
1929 Searles1929 Print · USGSTuscaloosa and Jefferson counties are shown here in the late twenties during a period of heavy coal production and river navigation. You can trace the industrial footprint of the Encora Mine, locate East Kellerman, and find the Piney Grove Ch Cem. - 1932 Map of Yolande, 1964 Print
1932 Yolande1964 Print · USGSThe industrial corridor southwest of Birmingham comes alive in this survey of the early thirties, where coal and iron roots run deep. Trace the rail lines serving Gilmore Mines and Connellsville or locate family sites near McCalla and Yolande. - 1934 Map of Searles
1934 Searles1934 Print · USGSThe industrial hills and river locks of Tuscaloosa and Jefferson counties are captured here in the early 1930s. Genealogists can trace family roots in mining settlements like Searles and Kellerman, or locate rural landmarks such as Antioch Ch & Cem.6 unique versions available - 1934 Map of Blocton
1934 Blocton1934 Print · USGSCentral Alabama's coal and rail corridor comes to life in the 1930s, showing the intersection of the Cahaba River and intensive industrial development. Researchers can locate old mining sites like Hill Creek Mine and numerous rural landmarks including Rock Institute Sch and Ada Chapel.3 unique versions available - 1935 Map of Port Birmingham
1935 Port Birmingham1935 Print · USGSThe coal and power corridor of the Black Warrior River is captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape defined by mines and industrial camps. Genealogists can locate family sites at Pennsylvania Camp, Satterfield Cem, or the Barney Mine community. - 1935 Map of Yolande
1935 Yolande1935 Print · USGSThe Jefferson and Tuscaloosa county line was a hub of coal production and rail activity in the 1930s. Researchers can trace the layout of mining communities like Yolande and Johns or locate family roots at Dogwood Ch and Kniss Store.3 unique versions available - 1938 Map of Port Birmingham
1938 Port Birmingham1938 Print · USGSThe river-and-rail industry of the Black Warrior coalfields is captured here in the late 1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local commerce at Port Birmingham and locate vanished river crossings like Underwood Ferry or the Atwood Ferry.4 unique versions available
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