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Old Maps of St. Clair County, Alabama

Explore 163 old maps of St. Clair County, spanning from 1889 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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  1. 1889 Map of Springville
    1889 Map of Springville
    1889 Springville
    1889 Print · USGS
    St. Clair County and its neighbors are mapped here during the late Victorian era as railroads began to transform the old plantation and river economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Henry's Mill, trace the path of Jackson's Trace, or find the location of old river crossings at Colman's Ferry.
  4. 1889 Map of Birmingham
    1889 Map of Birmingham
    1889 Birmingham
    1889 Print · USGS
    In 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 1892 Map of Birmingham
    1892 Map of Birmingham
    1892 Birmingham
    1892 Print · USGS
    Birmingham 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.
  13. 1892 Map of Springville
    1892 Map of Springville
    1892 Springville
    1892 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama at the end of the nineteenth century is a landscape of river crossings and expanding rail lines. Genealogists can trace family footprints at St. Clair Springs, Greensport, and numerous river crossings like Colman's Ferry or Goodwin's Mill.
    7 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 1895 Map of Birmingham
    1895 Map of Birmingham
    1895 Birmingham
    1895 Print · USGS
    Birmingham 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
  22. 1905 Map of Leeds, 1956 Print
    1905 Map of Leeds, 1956 Print
    1905 Leeds
    1956 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County industrial expansion meets early mountain settlements at the start of the century. You can trace the mineral economy through the Alfretta Mines and Lucy Duke Furnace, or locate family roots at Mount Pinson Pinson P.O. and Argo Station.
  25. 1907 Map of Birmingham
    1907 Map of Birmingham
    1907 Birmingham
    1907 Print · USGS
    Jefferson 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
  28. 1907 Map of Leeds
    1907 Map of Leeds
    1907 Leeds
    1907 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County was an industrial and rail hub in the early twentieth century as iron mining and agriculture shaped its valleys. Genealogists can trace family names and early community nodes like Mount Pinson Pinson PO, Alfretta Mines, and Oakgrove Church.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1943 Map of Talladega, 1972 Print
    1943 Map of Talladega, 1972 Print
    1943 Talladega
    1972 Print · USGS
    Talladega and its mountain ridges are captured here during the early years of the Second World War, showing a landscape defined by rail and rural industry. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like Reynolds Mill, the County Training School, and Winterboro.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1946 Map of Talladega
    1946 Map of Talladega
    1946 Talladega
    1946 Print · USGS
    Talladega and its surrounding hill country are captured here in the mid-1940s as a vital railroad and milling crossroads. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Allison Mills, Antioch Ch, and the Mardisville Sch among the rural settlements.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1947 Map of Cox Gap, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Cox Gap, 1948 Print
    1947 Cox Gap
    1948 Print · USGS
    St. Clair County's ridge-and-valley landscape is captured here in the years following World War II, when rural life centered on small mountain gaps and creek-side churches. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Bethany Ch, Ashville, and the remote Gum Springs Ch.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 1947 Map of Dunaway Mountain, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Dunaway Mountain, 1953 Print
    1947 Dunaway Mountain
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Etowah County countryside near Gadsden is captured here just after World War II, showing a landscape transitioning from military use to civil expansion. Researchers can trace the grounds of Camp Sibert (Abandoned) or locate local landmarks like Listers Ferry (Abandoned) and Old Harmony Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1947 Map of Ragland, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Ragland, 1953 Print
    1947 Ragland
    1953 Print · USGS
    In the late 1940s, the Coosa River valley was a landscape of deep-rooted rural communities and growing military installations. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Rhodes Chapel and old mills such as Martins Mill or Francis Mill.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1947 Map of Ragland, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Ragland, 1953 Print
    1947 Ragland
    1953 Print · USGS
    Post-war St. Clair County comes to life as the Coosa River winds through Emory Bend. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots at Rhodes Chapel, Robinson Sch, and the industrial sidings of the Seaboard Air Line in Ragland.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1947 Map of Riverside, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Riverside, 1953 Print
    1947 Riverside
    1953 Print · USGS
    Riverside and the riverbanks of St. Clair and Talladega counties appear here just after the war, when the railroad and river still dictated the local economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Seddon Cem, Idelia Sch, and the riverside Lock No 5 (Abandoned).
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1947 Map of Francis Mill, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Francis Mill, 1953 Print
    1947 Francis Mill
    1953 Print · USGS
    Calhoun and Talladega counties appear just after the war, showing a landscape transitioning between traditional milling and major military installations. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Bailey Springs Sch, Refuge Ch, and the site of Francis Mill.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1947 Map of Steele, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Steele, 1953 Print
    1947 Steele
    1953 Print · USGS
    Northern St. Clair County appears here in the immediate post-war years as military installations give way to rural life. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Camp Sibert, find old family church sites like Deerman Chapel, and follow the Southern rail line through Steele.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1947 Map of Steele, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Steele, 1953 Print
    1947 Steele
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Alabama life centered on the river and rail corridors between Gadsden and Ashville. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Morgans Crossroad, Old Harmony Ch Cem, and the decommissioned Camp Sibert.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1949 Map of Ohatchee, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Ohatchee, 1953 Print
    1949 Ohatchee
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Coosa River valley in the late 1940s shows a landscape of steep ridges and tight-knit river settlements along the Calhoun and St. Clair county lines. Local historians can trace the paths of the Seaboard Air Line and find sites like Francis Ferry, Greensport, and Ten Island Ch.
    5 unique versions available
  64. 1951 Map of Vincent, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Vincent, 1952 Print
    1951 Vincent
    1952 Print · USGS
    Shelby County at the start of the 1950s remains a landscape of rail-side towns and ridge-country churches. Local historians can trace the paths of the Central of Georgia railroad through Sterrett or locate landmarks like Duncan Chapel and the Elliott Cem.
    6 unique versions available
  67. 1951 Map of Laniers, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Laniers, 1952 Print
    1951 Laniers
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Coosa River valley in the early fifties shows a landscape of river islands and rural Alabama settlements connected by the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Evening Star Ch Cem, Briarfield Sch, and the community of Laniers.
    5 unique versions available
  70. 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
  73. 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.
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