1956 Map of Birmingham

1956 Map of Birmingham

USGS Topo · Published 1956

This historical map portrays the area of Birmingham in 1956, primarily covering Jefferson County as well as portions of Fayette County, Chilton County, Hale County, Clay County, Tallapoosa County, Lamar County, Tuscaloosa County, Shelby County, Coosa County, Marion County, Calhoun County, Etowah County, Greene County, Winston County, St. Clair County, Cullman County, Bibb County, Talladega County, Walker County, Pickens County, and Blount County. Featuring a scale of 1:250000, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Birmingham region at the time. Published in 1956, it is the sole known edition of this map.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250000
Physical Dimensions31.31 x 22.44 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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