Old Maps of Wilsonville, Alabama

Explore 33 old maps of Wilsonville, 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.

What you can do with these maps:

  • See how Wilsonville changed over time: Compare historical maps to modern-day views to trace roads, homesites, rail lines & more.
  • View detailed metadata: Each map includes creators, publishers, year, scale, and archive source.
  • Overlay maps with satellite & LiDAR: Visualize the past alongside modern tools to explore terrain & human change.
  • Trusted historical sources: Maps sourced from the USGS, Library of Congress, and other archives.
  • Access maps your way: View online, download high-res files, or order prints for personal or research use.

Start exploring old maps of Wilsonville to uncover forgotten places, hidden landmarks, and the deep history beneath your feet.


Wilsonville, AL maps

(33)
  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.

  2. 1890 Map of Talladega
    1890 Map of Talladega
    1890 Talladega
    1890 Print · USGS
    Talladega and the surrounding river valleys are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the railroad and river economy flourished. Trace the locations of historic river crossings like Old Kymulga Ferry and local landmarks such as Odens Mill.

  3. 1892 Map of Talladega
    1892 Map of Talladega
    1892 Talladega
    1892 Print · USGS
    Talladega County and the Coosa River valley are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the regional rail network expanded through the mountains. Researchers can locate old river crossings like Chancelors Ferry, rural landmarks such as Edwards Store, and early hubs like Childersburgh.
    6 unique versions available

  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. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 1915 Map of Gantts Quarry
    1915 Map of Gantts Quarry
    1915 Gantts Quarry
    1915 Print · USGS
    Talladega and Shelby counties appear here during the height of the early twentieth-century marble boom. Researchers can trace the rail-driven economy near Sylacauga and locate family landmarks like Oak Grove Church, Gantts Quarry, and Center Hill School.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1917 Map of Gantts Quarry
    1917 Map of Gantts Quarry
    1917 Gantts Quarry
    1917 Print · USGS
    The marble-rich corridor between the Coosa River and Sylacauga is captured here during the height of the early twentieth-century quarrying boom. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like Gantts Quarry, Mc Gowan Ferry, and Eureka Quarry.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 1958 Map of Harpersville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Harpersville, 1960 Print
    1958 Harpersville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Harpersville and the surrounding Shelby County riverlands are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of rail-fed commerce and rural communities. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Baker Grove Ch, Kidd Cem, and the riverfront settlement of Bailey.
    5 unique versions available

  13. 1975 Map of Gantts Quarry NW, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Gantts Quarry NW, 1977 Print
    1975 Gantts Quarry NW
    1977 Print · USGS
    The mid-Alabama landscape comes into focus in the mid-1970s as the Coosa River winds toward the settlement of Wilsonville. Researchers can trace the wooded shorelines and rural clearings surrounding the wide waters of Lay Lake.

  14. 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.

  15. 1975 Map of Harpersville, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Harpersville, 1977 Print
    1975 Harpersville
    1977 Print · USGS
    Harpersville and the Coosa River valley are seen here in the mid-seventies through detailed aerial imagery. Researchers can trace land use patterns and property boundaries near Harpersville or study the shoreline development along Lay Lake and Childersburg.

  16. 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.

  17. 1980 Map of Wilsonville
    1980 Map of Wilsonville
    1980 Wilsonville
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Shelby and Talladega county lines meet along the impounded Coosa River in the late seventies. Researchers can trace the river's influence on local life, from the Perkins Ferry site to rural landmarks like Kahatchee Cem and Shelby Shores.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 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

  19. 2011 Map of Wilsonville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Wilsonville, 2011 Print
    2011 Wilsonville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilsonville, including Fayetteville, Talladega Springs, and other nearby areas

  20. 2011 Map of Harpersville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Harpersville, 2011 Print
    2011 Harpersville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilsonville, including Childersburg, Vincent, and other nearby areas

  21. 2011 Map of Columbiana, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Columbiana, 2011 Print
    2011 Columbiana
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilsonville, including Chelsea, Columbiana, and other nearby areas

  22. 2014 Map of Harpersville, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Harpersville, 2014 Print
    2014 Harpersville
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilsonville, including Childersburg, Vincent, and other nearby areas

  23. 2014 Map of Wilsonville, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Wilsonville, 2014 Print
    2014 Wilsonville
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilsonville, including Fayetteville, Talladega Springs, and other nearby areas

  24. 2014 Map of Columbiana, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Columbiana, 2014 Print
    2014 Columbiana
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilsonville, including Chelsea, Columbiana, and other nearby areas

  25. 2018 Map of Harpersville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Harpersville, 2018 Print
    2018 Harpersville
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilsonville, including Childersburg, Vincent, and other nearby areas

Showing maps 1-25 of 33

Top cities near Wilsonville

See more

Top neighborhoods of Wilsonville


Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Wilsonville?
  • What is the oldest map of Wilsonville?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Wilsonville for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Wilsonville?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Wilsonville?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Wilsonville?
  • Where are historical maps of Wilsonville sourced from?