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Old Maps of Columbiana, Alabama

Explore 22 old maps of Columbiana, spanning from 1890 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Columbiana, AL maps

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  1. 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.
  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
  7. 1909 Map of Columbiana, 1968 Print
    1909 Map of Columbiana, 1968 Print
    1909 Columbiana
    1968 Print · USGS
    Shelby County at the start of the twentieth century was a vital junction for the Southern and L&N railroads. Local researchers can locate family landmarks like Watson Ford, several rural schools including Summer Hill School, and early churches like Lyon Church.
  10. 1911 Map of Columbiana
    1911 Map of Columbiana
    1911 Columbiana
    1911 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama's industrial landscape is captured here just after the first decade of the century, showing a region deeply connected by rail and river. Genealogists can trace family names at Woods Ferry or locate old community hubs like Summer Hill School and Kingdom Church.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 1975 Map of Columbiana NE, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Columbiana NE, 1977 Print
    1975 Columbiana NE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Shelby County transitions into its modern landscape in the mid-seventies, captured here through detailed aerial photo-imagery. Researchers can trace the residential expansion of Columbiana and the winding course of the Coosa River along the eastern edge.
  25. 1975 Map of Columbiana NW, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Columbiana NW, 1977 Print
    1975 Columbiana NW
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbiana, including Alabaster, Calera, and other nearby areas
  28. 1980 Map of Columbiana
    1980 Map of Columbiana
    1980 Columbiana
    1980 Print · USGS
    Shelby County’s seat and its surrounding rural crossroads are frozen in time during the late twentieth century. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family lines through Pine Lawn Gardens, Bethel Ch, and the old settlement at Nelson.
  31. 1980 Map of Bounds Lake
    1980 Map of Bounds Lake
    1980 Bounds Lake
    1980 Print · USGS
    Shelby County in the late 1970s shows a landscape of ridge-top lookouts and historic valley settlements. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Old Soldiers Cem, the Pilgrim Rest Ch, and the rural community of Mount Era.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1984 Map of Birmingham South, 1985 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 2011 Map of Bounds Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bounds Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Bounds Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbiana, including Alabaster, Calera, and other nearby areas
  40. 2011 Map of Columbiana, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Columbiana, 2011 Print
    2011 Columbiana
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbiana, including Chelsea, Wilsonville, and other nearby areas
  43. 2014 Map of Bounds Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bounds Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Bounds Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbiana, including Alabaster, Calera, and other nearby areas
  46. 2014 Map of Columbiana, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Columbiana, 2014 Print
    2014 Columbiana
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbiana, including Chelsea, Wilsonville, and other nearby areas
  49. 2018 Map of Bounds Lake, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Bounds Lake, 2018 Print
    2018 Bounds Lake
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbiana, including Alabaster, Calera, and other nearby areas
  52. 2018 Map of Columbiana, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Columbiana, 2018 Print
    2018 Columbiana
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbiana, including Chelsea, Wilsonville, and other nearby areas
  55. 2020 Map of Bounds Lake, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Bounds Lake, 2020 Print
    2020 Bounds Lake
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbiana, including Alabaster, Calera, and other nearby areas
  58. 2020 Map of Columbiana, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Columbiana, 2020 Print
    2020 Columbiana
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbiana, including Chelsea, Wilsonville, and other nearby areas
  61. 2024 Map of Bounds Lake, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Bounds Lake, 2024 Print
    2024 Bounds Lake
    2024 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Shelby County is shown in detail during the early 2020s, centered on the area between Chelsea and Shelby Springs. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds, such as the Shelby Springs Confederate Cem and Old Lynch Cem, near landmarks like Thomas Gap.
  64. 2024 Map of Columbiana, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Columbiana, 2024 Print
    2024 Columbiana
    2024 Print · USGS
    Alabama's Shelby County foothills are captured here in the modern era, showing the intersection of local government and rural life. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Kingdom Crossroads, Columbiana Cem, and the historic Shelby County Courthouse.
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