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2011 Map of Birmingham South

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Birmingham South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Red Mountain Gap and the ridges of Shades Mountain anchor this modern landscape of Jefferson County, where urban expansion meets the complex topography of the Appalachian foothills. The area is defined by established neighborhoods like West End and Glen Iris, alongside major institutional hubs including Samford University and the University of Alabama Birmingham Airport. The map documents a densely developed suburban corridor, with a intricate network of residential subdivisions such as Cullom Place, Richmond Place, and Edgemont Park filling the valleys between the prominent gaps.

Transport and recreation are central to the district, shown by the crossing of I-65 and I-459 and the sprawling Alabama State Fairgrounds near Birmingham International Raceway. Significant historical and community sites are preserved throughout, from the Arlington Historic House and Gardens to large memorial grounds like Elmwood Cemetery. Water features such as Valley Creek and the Cahaba River continue to carve through the terrain, while the Crawford Lookout Tower at Sunset Rock overlooks the evolving southern reaches of the metropolitan area.