2020 Map of Bessemer

About this map

Fairfield and the industrial suburbs west of Birmingham are deeply interconnected by the Birmingham Southern RR and an extensive grid of residential neighborhoods. This area, historically defined by the steel industry, is home to institutional landmarks like Miles College and the Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus. The map reveals a dense settlement pattern that includes communities such as Dolomite, Westfield, and Ensley Junction, interspersed with significant cemeteries like Oakland Cem and Mason Cem. The terrain is marked by the distinct ridges of West Red Mtn and Muscoda Mtn, with Valley Creek and Opossum Cr draining the industrial valleys. Modern infrastructure is represented by the Alabama Adventure Pkwy and Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr, which cut through established areas like Hueytown Crest and Pleasant Grove Estates.