1900s (20th Century) Maps of Mountain Brook, Alabama

1. 1904 Map of Birmingham Coal District, 1967 Print

   

   1904 Birmingham Coal District

   1967 Print · USGS

   Jefferson 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.

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4. 1905 Map of Bessemer Iron District

   

   1905 Bessemer Iron District

   1905 Print · USGS

   Jefferson 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.

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7. 1905 Map of Leeds, 1956 Print

   

   1905 Leeds

   1956 Print · USGS

   Jefferson 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.

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10. 1906 Map of Birmingham Special

    

    1906 Birmingham Special

    1906 Print · USGS

    Jefferson 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.

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13. 1906 Map of Vandiver, 1954 Print

    

    1906 Vandiver

    1954 Print · USGS

    Shelby 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.

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16. 1907 Map of Birmingham

    

    1907 Birmingham

    1907 Print · USGS

    Jefferson 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.

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19. 1907 Map of Leeds

    

    1907 Leeds

    1907 Print · USGS

    Jefferson 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.

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22. 1907 Map of Bessemer Special

    

    1907 Bessemer Special

    1907 Print · USGS

    Jefferson 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.

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25. 1908 Map of Vandiver

    

    1908 Vandiver

    1908 Print · USGS

    Shelby 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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40. 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.

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43. 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.

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46. 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.

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49. 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.

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52. 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.

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55. 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.

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58. 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.

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61. 1984 Map of Birmingham South, 1985 Print

    

    1984 Birmingham South

    1985 Print · USGS

    The Birmingham metropolitan region and the Coosa River valley are shown here in the mid-eighties as suburban growth expanded south into the ridges. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of communities from Bessemer to Sylacauga alongside the Lay Lake shoreline and the Talladega National Forest.

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64. 1984 Map of Birmingham North, 1985 Print

    

    1984 Birmingham North

    1985 Print · USGS

    North Alabama in the mid-eighties shows the bustling intersection of the Appalachian foothills and the Deep South's industrial heart. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Southern Railway and Seaboard System Railroad through towns like Oneonta, Leeds, and Springville.

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67. 1997 Map of Birmingham North, 2001 Print

    

    1997 Birmingham North

    2001 Print · USGS

    Birmingham and its northern industrial suburbs are captured here in the late nineties, showcasing a dense network of rail yards and neighborhoods. Researchers can trace historic sites like Rickwood Field, Oak Hill Cemetery, and the campus of Birmingham Southern College.

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70. 1997 Map of Birmingham South, 2001 Print

    

    1997 Birmingham South

    2001 Print · USGS

    Birmingham's southern suburbs were expanding rapidly toward the Cahaba River during the late nineties. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy landmarks like Elmwood Cemetery, the Spaulding Mine, and old neighborhood schools like Hemphill Sch.

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73. 1998 Map of Irondale, 2001 Print

    

    1998 Irondale

    2001 Print · USGS

    The eastern Birmingham suburbs and the Irondale corridor are shown here in the late nineties as industrial landscapes began to meet sprawling residential growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots in Forest Hill Cemetery or locate landmarks like the Alabama Industrial School for Boys and Gate City.

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