1959 Map of Adamsville

About this map

The industrial and residential expansion of western Birmingham is visible in this mid-century survey, where coal mining and suburban growth intersect. Centered on Adamsville, the landscape is defined by the heavy infrastructure of the St Louis San Francisco Railroad and the Birmingham Southern Railroad. Prominent coal operations, including the Mulga Mine and various Strip Mines near Daisey City, are surrounded by established company towns and newer developments like Forestdale and Hillview. The winding course of Village Creek feeds into Bayview Lake, a significant water feature that separates the mining communities of Mulga and Edgewater from the residential districts to the east. Local history is preserved in numerous community hubs like Bivens Chapel, McDonald Chapel, and the Village Falls Ch, while the northern edge of the map identifies the curious locality of Red Wine and the slopes of Glasgow Hill.