1950s Maps of Shelby County, Alabama

Explore 15 historic maps of Shelby County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Shelby County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Shelby County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Shelby County, AL maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Vincent, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Vincent, 1952 Print
    1951 Vincent
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Vincent, Westover, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Laniers, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Laniers, 1952 Print
    1951 Laniers
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Pell City, Vincent, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Birmingham, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Birmingham, 1964 Print
    1953 Birmingham
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Birmingham
    1956 Map of Birmingham
    1956 Birmingham
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and other nearby areas

  5. 1957 Map of Birmingham
    1957 Map of Birmingham
    1957 Birmingham
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and other nearby areas

  6. 1958 Map of Childersburg, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Childersburg, 1960 Print
    1958 Childersburg
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Childersburg, Vincent, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of Harpersville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Harpersville, 1960 Print
    1958 Harpersville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Childersburg, Vincent, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1959 Map of Leeds, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Leeds, 1960 Print
    1959 Leeds
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Birmingham, Trussville, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1959 Map of Westover, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Westover, 1960 Print
    1959 Westover
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Chelsea, Westover, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1959 Map of Greenwood, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Greenwood, 1960 Print
    1959 Greenwood
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Hoover, Bessemer, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  11. 1959 Map of Cahaba Heights, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Cahaba Heights, 1960 Print
    1959 Cahaba Heights
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Birmingham, Hoover, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1959 Map of Vandiver, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Vandiver, 1960 Print
    1959 Vandiver
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Birmingham, Hoover, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  13. 1959 Map of Birmingham South, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Birmingham South, 1960 Print
    1959 Birmingham South
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Birmingham, Hoover, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  14. 1959 Map of Helena, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Helena, 1960 Print
    1959 Helena
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Hoover, Alabaster, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  15. 1959 Map of Chelsea, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Chelsea, 1960 Print
    1959 Chelsea
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelby County, including Pelham, Chelsea, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

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