1900s (20th Century) Maps of St. Clair County, Alabama

Explore 53 historic maps of St. Clair County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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St. Clair County, AL maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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.

  20. 1958 Map of Pell City, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Pell City, 1960 Print
    1958 Pell City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century St. Clair County is shown here during a period of industrial growth centered around Pell City. Genealogists and researchers can trace family locations through named sites like Easonville, Old Florence Cemetery, and Greenfield School.
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1958 Map of Ashville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Ashville, 1960 Print
    1958 Ashville
    1960 Print · USGS
    St. Clair County settlements and ridges are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the area's transition toward mid-century lakeside living. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Alverson Ch, Moore Cem, and the old rail stop at Whitney.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1958 Map of Wattsville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Wattsville, 1960 Print
    1958 Wattsville
    1960 Print · USGS
    St. Clair County in the late fifties shows a landscape shaped by coal and creek-bottom agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the community at Coal City, the homes near Wattsville, and the waters of Beaver Creek.
    4 unique versions available

  23. 1958 Map of Springville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Springville, 1960 Print
    1958 Springville
    1960 Print · USGS
    The valleys between BLOUNT MOUNTAIN and JONES MOUNTAIN are captured here in the late fifties as new highways began to reshape the landscape. Researchers can trace family roots through sites like Saint Clair Springs, Springville, and several rural landmarks like Holly Springs Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  24. 1958 Map of Odenville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Odenville, 1960 Print
    1958 Odenville
    1960 Print · USGS
    St. Clair County's central ridges and valleys are shown in the late fifties, during a period of active mining and rail transport. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Turnbough Town, Macedonia Ch, and the Seaboard Air Line Railroad corridor.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1958 Map of Hyatt Gap, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Hyatt Gap, 1960 Print
    1958 Hyatt Gap
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century St. Clair and Blount counties are depicted here during a period of coal mining and valley farming. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through sites like Whitney Junction, Salem Ch Cem, and the Chandler Mountain Sch.
    4 unique versions available

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