Join Free

1970s Maps of Birmingham, Alabama

Explore 16 historic maps of Birmingham 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 Birmingham'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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • 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 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Birmingham, AL maps

(16)
  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 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 1975 Map of Birmingham North, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Birmingham North, 1977 Print
    1975 Birmingham North
    1977 Print · USGS
    Northern Alabama's urban and industrial core is captured in sharp detail during the mid-seventies. Trace the literal footprint of the city and its surrounding developments from Birmingham to the clearing and quarries of Fultondale.
  34. 1975 Map of Gardendale, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Gardendale, 1977 Print
    1975 Gardendale
    1977 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County residential growth and Appalachian ridge terrain are clearly visible in the mid-1970s. Researchers can trace the development of Gardendale, the layout of Mt Olive, and the rural character surrounding Morris.
  37. 1975 Map of Vandiver, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Vandiver, 1977 Print
    1975 Vandiver
    1977 Print · USGS
    Shelby County land patterns and ridge-top forests are revealed in this 1970s aerial study. Local historians and genealogists can trace property boundaries and rural roads around Vandiver and the waters of Wehapa Lake.
  40. 1975 Map of Leeds, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Leeds, 1977 Print
    1975 Leeds
    1977 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County during the mid-seventies shows a landscape of growing towns and industrial sites set against the sharp ridges of central Alabama. Trace the development of Leeds and Trussville through direct aerial imagery from this era.
  43. 1975 Map of Bessemer, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Bessemer, 1977 Print
    1975 Bessemer
    1977 Print · USGS
    Bessemer and the Birmingham industrial corridor are shown in sharp detail during the mid-seventies in this rectified aerial survey. Local historians can trace the physical footprints of Bessemer, Hueytown, and Pleasant Grove as they appeared decades ago.
  46. 1979 Map of Concord, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Concord, 1980 Print
    1979 Concord
    1980 Print · USGS
    Southwest of Birmingham in the late 1970s, this area shows a landscape shaped by coal and community. Genealogists can trace family roots at Old Shady Grove Ch, Valley Creek Cem, or the namesake Concord Mine.
    2 unique versions available
End of results
Showing maps 1-16 of 16

Top cities near Birmingham

See more

Top neighborhoods of Birmingham

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Birmingham?
  • What is the oldest map of Birmingham?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Birmingham for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Birmingham?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Birmingham?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Birmingham?
  • Where are historical maps of Birmingham sourced from?