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1950s Maps of Birmingham, Alabama

Explore 13 historic maps of Birmingham from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Birmingham's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Birmingham's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Birmingham, AL maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Birmingham, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Birmingham, 1964 Print
    1953 Birmingham
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama at mid-century shows a landscape defined by industrial expansion and the iron-rich ridges surrounding Birmingham. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks of the L & N RR or locate historic federal sites like the Anniston Ordnance Depot.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1956 Map of Birmingham
    1956 Map of Birmingham
    1956 Birmingham
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama in the mid-fifties exhibits a landscape of growing cities and deep-rooted industrial corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of suburban Mountain Brook or locate regional hubs like Sylacauga and Jasper.
  7. 1957 Map of Birmingham
    1957 Map of Birmingham
    1957 Birmingham
    1957 Print · USGS
    North-Central Alabama in the mid-fifties is an industrial powerhouse centered on the steel valleys and sprawling iron ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-linked growth of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, or locate rural landmarks like Talladega College and the Anniston Ordnance Depot.
  10. 1959 Map of Bessemer, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Bessemer, 1960 Print
    1959 Bessemer
    1960 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of Jefferson County thrives at mid-century, defined by a dense intersection of heavy rail and emerging suburbs. Researchers can trace the footprints of Miles Memorial College and historic sites like Cedar Hill Cemetery or Brighton High Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1959 Map of Irondale, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Irondale, 1960 Print
    1959 Irondale
    1960 Print · USGS
    Birmingham's northeastern suburbs expanded rapidly through the ridges and valleys of Jefferson County during the late fifties. Researchers can trace the development of Tarrant City, Huffman, and Roebuck Springs alongside landmarks like Mt Zion Cemetery and Banks High School.
    7 unique versions available
  16. 1959 Map of Leeds, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Leeds, 1960 Print
    1959 Leeds
    1960 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the Cahaba Valley comes to life in the late fifties as rail lines and mines converge. Local researchers can trace the locations of Moton High Sch, Leeds Mineral Well, and early neighborhoods like Henry Ellen or Trussville.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1959 Map of Adamsville, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Adamsville, 1960 Print
    1959 Adamsville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Western Jefferson County in the late fifties shows a landscape defined by the coal industry and early suburban growth. Genealogists and researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Crumley Chapel, Mulga Mine, and Glasgow Hill Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Pinson, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Pinson, 1960 Print
    1959 Pinson
    1960 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the late fifties shows the convergence of traditional mining and new suburban growth. Genealogists can trace family roots at Providence Church or Bradford, while collectors can map the LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE rail line and The Narrows.
    6 unique versions available
  25. 1959 Map of Cahaba Heights, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Cahaba Heights, 1960 Print
    1959 Cahaba Heights
    1960 Print · USGS
    Shelby and Jefferson Counties come alive in this late-fifties survey of the ridges and valleys south of Birmingham. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Wooten Chapel Cem and Harris Cem alongside the expanding community of Cahaba Heights.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1959 Map of Vandiver, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Vandiver, 1960 Print
    1959 Vandiver
    1960 Print · USGS
    The ridges of Shelby County are captured here in the late fifties, showing a rural landscape defined by mountain gaps and rail lines. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Brasher Cem, Union Hill Ch, and the settlement of Vandiver.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1959 Map of Gardendale, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Gardendale, 1960 Print
    1959 Gardendale
    1960 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County mining and rail corridors are captured in the late 1950s as settlements began to suburbanize. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Moncrief Cem, Cluster Spring Ch, and the extensive operations of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1959 Map of Birmingham South, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Birmingham South, 1960 Print
    1959 Birmingham South
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Birmingham suburbs and the Shades Mountain ridgeline are captured here in the late fifties as residential growth transformed the valley. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Howard College, the historic Elmwood Cemetery, and local landmarks like St Josephs Retreat.
    6 unique versions available
  37. 1959 Map of Birmingham North, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Birmingham North, 1961 Print
    1959 Birmingham North
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Birmingham thrives as a rail and industrial powerhouse in the late fifties. Researchers can trace family roots through dozens of neighborhoods like Tarrant City or locate historic landmarks such as Rickwood Field and the East Thomas Yards.
    6 unique versions available
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