2018 Map of Birmingham South

About this map

Birmingham and its southern suburbs sit atop a complex landscape of ridges and gaps, where the urban grid of neighborhoods like Ensley and West End transitions into the steep topography of Red Mountain and Shades Mountain. This modern survey documents the established suburban growth of Homewood, Vestavia Hills, and Hoover, following the historical corridors that cut through the terrain at Graces Gap and Red Mountain Gap. The map details the significant green spaces and institutions that define the area, including the sprawling grounds of Elmwood Cemetery, the campus of Samford University, and the Birmingham Reservoir. To the southeast, the terrain softens as it approaches the Cahaba River, while landmarks like the Old Florida Short Route and Shadowlawn Memorial Park Cemetery provide points of interest for local history and genealogical research.