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Historical Maps of Shelby County, Alabama

What stories do these 194 old maps tell about Shelby County's past? From 1889 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Shelby County's history through maps:

  • Trace Shelby County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Shelby County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Shelby County, AL maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Springville
    1889 Map of Springville
    1889 Springville
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Gadsden, Oxford, and other nearby areas
  2. 1889 Map of Birmingham
    1889 Map of Birmingham
    1889 Birmingham
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, and other nearby areas
  3. 1890 Map of Bessemer
    1890 Map of Bessemer
    1890 Bessemer
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Birmingham, Hoover, and other nearby areas
  4. 1890 Map of Talladega
    1890 Map of Talladega
    1890 Talladega
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Talladega, Pell City, and other nearby areas
  5. 1892 Map of Birmingham
    1892 Map of Birmingham
    1892 Birmingham
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, and other nearby areas
  6. 1892 Map of Springville
    1892 Map of Springville
    1892 Springville
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Gadsden, Oxford, and other nearby areas
  7. 1892 Map of Talladega
    1892 Map of Talladega
    1892 Talladega
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Talladega, Pell City, and other nearby areas
  8. 1892 Map of Bessemer
    1892 Map of Bessemer
    1892 Bessemer
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Birmingham, Hoover, and other nearby areas
  9. 1892 Map of Talladega, 1900 Print
    1892 Map of Talladega, 1900 Print
    1892 Talladega
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Talladega, Pell City, and other nearby areas
  10. 1892 Map of Bessemer, 1900 Print
    1892 Map of Bessemer, 1900 Print
    1892 Bessemer
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Birmingham, Hoover, and other nearby areas
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