Old Maps of Birmingham, Alabama for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 128 historic maps of Birmingham. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Birmingham, AL maps
(128)- 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 - 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. - 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. - 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 - 1953 Map of Birmingham, 1964 Print
1953 Birmingham1964 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1956 Map of Birmingham
1956 Birmingham1956 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1957 Map of Birmingham
1957 Birmingham1957 Print · USGSNorth-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. - 1959 Map of Bessemer, 1960 Print
1959 Bessemer1960 Print · USGSThe 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
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