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2014 Map of Birmingham South

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Birmingham South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Red Mountain and the parallel ridges of the Appalachian foothills define the urban and suburban layout of southern Birmingham during this mid-2010s survey. The landscape is characterized by established neighborhoods like English Village, Hollywood, and Homewood that follow the contours of Shades Valley. The presence of several gaps in the ridges, such as Graces Gap and Walker Gap, illustrates the historic corridors used for transportation and utility between the valley floor and the heights of Shades Mountain.

Educational institutions and historic burial grounds are prominent, including Samford University and the expansive Elmwood Cemetery. The transition from industrial roots to a suburban residential character is evident in the sprawling developments of Vestavia Hills and Hoover. Significant water features like Shades Creek and the Cahaba River wind through the southern portion of the quadrangle, which also marks the boundary between Jefferson and Shelby counties.