1959 Map of Birmingham North

About this map

Birmingham Southern College and the industrial corridors of Possum Valley anchor this mid-century topographic view of Jefferson County. The landscape is defined by the convergence of major rail networks, including the Louisville and Nashville RR and the Seaboard Coast Line RR, which serve the expansive East Thomas Yards. Industrial activity is evident in the numerous Strip Mines, Quarry sites, and Borrow Pits that surround established neighborhoods like North Birmingham and Sayreton. The map traces the growth of residential districts from Tarrant City in the northeast to the civic heart of the city, featuring St Pauls Cathedral, the VA Hospital, and the Courthouse Library City Hall. From the sports legacy of Rickwood Field to the historic grounds of Oak Hill Cemetery, the sheet records the complex urban and industrial geography of Alabama's primary manufacturing hub.