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1975 Map of Birmingham North, 1977 Print
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1975 Map of Birmingham North

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The industrial and urban heart of northern Alabama is revealed through the high-altitude lens of this 1975 orthophotoquad. Centered on Birmingham, the imagery captures the complex weave of highway interchanges, rail lines, and residential density during a period of significant regional transformation. Unlike a standard topographic sheet, this photo-based map shows the literal footprint of the city, from the sprawl of urban neighborhoods to the massive industrial clearings and quarrying operations that define the northern outskirts near Fultondale. By merging aerial photography with geodetic precision, the U.S. Geological Survey provided a clear record of the area's physical development just before the technological shifts of the late 20th century. For historians, it offers an unvarnished look at the landscape's utility, showing how topography and industry dictated the growth of the Magic City.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1975
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.6 x 26.9 inches

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

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain