Old Maps of Mountain Brook, Alabama for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 52 historic maps of Mountain Brook. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Mountain Brook's past.


Mountain Brook, AL maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Birmingham
    1889 Map of Birmingham
    1889 Birmingham
    1889 Print · USGS
    In 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.

  2. 1890 Map of Bessemer
    1890 Map of Bessemer
    1890 Bessemer
    1890 Print · USGS
    Central 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.

  3. 1892 Map of Birmingham
    1892 Map of Birmingham
    1892 Birmingham
    1892 Print · USGS
    Birmingham 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.

  4. 1892 Map of Bessemer
    1892 Map of Bessemer
    1892 Bessemer
    1892 Print · USGS
    Central 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

  5. 1895 Map of Birmingham
    1895 Map of Birmingham
    1895 Birmingham
    1895 Print · USGS
    Birmingham 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

  6. 1904 Map of Birmingham Coal District, 1967 Print
    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.

  7. 1905 Map of Bessemer Iron District
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1905 Map of Leeds, 1956 Print
    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.

  9. 1906 Map of Birmingham Special
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1906 Map of Vandiver, 1954 Print
    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.

  11. 1907 Map of Birmingham
    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.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1907 Map of Leeds
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1907 Map of Bessemer Special
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1908 Map of Vandiver
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

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