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1970s Maps of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

Explore 18 historic maps of Tuscaloosa County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Tuscaloosa County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Tuscaloosa County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Tuscaloosa County, AL maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Romulus, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Romulus, 1972 Print
    1970 Romulus
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Sipsey River bottomlands in the early seventies reveal a rural landscape where Pickens, Greene, and Tuscaloosa Counties meet. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Pate Cem, Jena, and the crossroads of Romulus.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of Ralph, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Ralph, 1972 Print
    1970 Ralph
    1972 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Greene and Tuscaloosa Counties are mapped here in the early seventies as new infrastructure began to reach these rural communities. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family-centric landmarks, from Wesley Chapel and Mt Carmel Ch to the Old Shiloh Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1970 Map of Englewood, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Englewood, 1973 Print
    1970 Englewood
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Black Warrior River valley and the Talladega National Forest meet in this 1970s survey of the Alabama borderlands. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous country churches like Zion Hope Ch or locate the ancient mounds at Mound State Mon.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1971 Map of Tuscaloosa, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Tuscaloosa, 1973 Print
    1971 Tuscaloosa
    1973 Print · USGS
    Tuscaloosa and Northport are shown at a peak of institutional growth in the early seventies, centered on the Black Warrior River. Trace the mid-century footprints of the University of Alabama, Bryce Hospital, and local landmarks like Stillman College.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1974 Map of Lake Nicol
    1974 Map of Lake Nicol
    1974 Lake Nicol
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Black Warrior River valley near Tuscaloosa is shown here in the mid-seventies, just as energy and mining shaped the local economy. Genealogists and researchers can locate Center Church, Camp Cherry Austin, and numerous strip mines across the landscape.
  16. 1974 Map of Brookwood, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Brookwood, 1976 Print
    1974 Brookwood
    1976 Print · USGS
    Tuscaloosa County coal country is captured here in the mid-seventies, showing an era of intensive extraction and industry. Researchers can trace the Louisville and Nashville rail lines near Kellerman, Searles, and the community of Klondike.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1974 Map of Burchfield Store, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Burchfield Store, 1976 Print
    1974 Burchfield Store
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Black Warrior River shapes this mid-1970s landscape along the Tuscaloosa and Jefferson county line as industrial transport meets local recreation. Trace the river's development at John Hollis Bankhead Lock and Dam or locate rural landmarks like Burchfield Store and Providence Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1974 Map of Windham Springs, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Windham Springs, 1976 Print
    1974 Windham Springs
    1976 Print · USGS
    Tuscaloosa County in the mid-1970s reveals a landscape where traditional rural life met large-scale industrial shifts. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Windham Springs, Piney Woods Cem, and the extensive Strip Mine operations.
  25. 1975 Map of Burchfield Store, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Burchfield Store, 1977 Print
    1975 Burchfield Store
    1977 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1970s, the rural hills of Tuscaloosa County were defined by the winding Black Warrior River. Researchers can trace the shoreline of Lake Bankhead and find small inland outposts like Burchfield Store and Bull City.
  28. 1975 Map of Yolande SE, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Yolande SE, 1977 Print
    1975 Yolande SE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the mid-1970s is shown in this detailed orthophoto as industrial patterns and rural settlements meet. Genealogists and local historians can trace the clear physical footprints of Mc Calla, Baylor, and Kimbrell.
  31. 1975 Map of Yolande NW, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Yolande NW, 1977 Print
    1975 Yolande NW
    1977 Print · USGS
    Western Jefferson County is captured in the mid-seventies, revealing a landscape defined by heavy industry and rural life. Researchers can trace the layout of Oak Grove and examine the extensive surface mining patterns across the ridges and valleys.
  34. 1975 Map of Tutwiler School, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Tutwiler School, 1977 Print
    1975 Tutwiler School
    1977 Print · USGS
    Walker County, Alabama, is captured here in the mid-1970s during a period of intense industrial activity and river navigation. Researchers can trace land-use patterns across the Black Warrior River and locate local landmarks like the Tutwiler School.
  37. 1975 Map of Yolande SW, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Yolande SW, 1977 Print
    1975 Yolande SW
    1977 Print · USGS
    Tuscaloosa County settlement patterns are captured through high-resolution aerial imagery in the mid-seventies. Researchers can trace the exact footprint of industrial and residential growth near Yolande, Abernant, and Aubrey.
  40. 1975 Map of Blocton NE, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Blocton NE, 1977 Print
    1975 Blocton NE
    1977 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1970s, the terrain of Bibb County was captured in striking detail via this aerial orthophotoquad. You can examine the settlement patterns around Green Pond and trace the timber tracks and ridgelines that define this rural landscape.
  43. 1978 Map of Gin Creek, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Gin Creek, 1979 Print
    1978 Gin Creek
    1979 Print · USGS
    Tuscaloosa County remained a landscape of family farms and country churches in the 1970s. Local researchers can locate family burial plots at Espy Cem or Kemp Cem and trace the rural road network connecting Bethabara Ch and Northside High Sch.
  46. 1978 Map of Lake Tuscaloosa North, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Lake Tuscaloosa North, 1979 Print
    1978 Lake Tuscaloosa North
    1979 Print · USGS
    Northern Tuscaloosa County comes into focus in the late seventies as the North River feeds into the expanding reservoir. Trace family roots and local history at landmarks like Samantha, Old Prewitte Cem, and Arbor Springs Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1978 Map of Lake Lurleen, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Lake Lurleen, 1979 Print
    1978 Lake Lurleen
    1979 Print · USGS
    Northwest Tuscaloosa County in the late seventies is captured here, centered on the newly established state park and the rural community of Buhl. Local historians can trace rail routes like the Mobile and Gulf RR and locate legacy sites including Old Bethany Cem and Tabernacle Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1978 Map of Lake Tuscaloosa South, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Lake Tuscaloosa South, 1979 Print
    1978 Lake Tuscaloosa South
    1979 Print · USGS
    Northport and the southern reaches of Lake Tuscaloosa are captured here in the late seventies as the region's landscape was being reshaped by the reservoir. Genealogists and local researchers can locate numerous landmarks including Shirley Cem, Macedonia Ch, and the winding path of Old Byler Road.
    3 unique versions available
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