Old Maps of Vulcan, Alabama for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 13 historic maps of Vulcan. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Vulcan.
Vulcan, AL maps
(13)- 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. - 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. - 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 - 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. - 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 - 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 - 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 Brookside, 1960 Print
1959 Brookside1960 Print · USGSJefferson County mining and rail life are on full display in the late fifties, from the banks of Locust Fork to the rail hubs of Brookside. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like Linn Cem, Antioch Ch, and the settlements of Cardiff and Alden.5 unique versions available - 1975 Map of Brookside, 1977 Print
1975 Brookside1977 Print · USGSJefferson County coal country is captured in the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of industrial mining and small-town life. Trace the development of communities like Brookside, Sayre, and the outskirts of Adamsville across the rugged terrain. - 1984 Map of Birmingham North, 1985 Print
1984 Birmingham North1985 Print · USGSNorth 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.2 unique versions available - 2024 Map of Brookside, 2024 Print
2024 Brookside2024 Print · USGSJefferson County's mining and river heritage is evident in this contemporary survey of the area northwest of Birmingham. Trace historical river crossings at Short Ferry and Loller Ferry or locate family sites like Odom Nail Cem and Linn Cem.
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