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2011 Map of Irondale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Jones Valley and the surrounding ridges of eastern Birmingham are documented here at a time of significant suburban density and industrial transport. The Norfolk Southern railway corridor serves as a central spine through the landscape, connecting the industrial hub of Irondale with established neighborhoods like Woodlawn Heights and Roebuck Plaza. This period shows a complex aviation footprint, with the Birmingham Municipal Airport-North and several smaller fields, such as Lakeside Airport and Burton D Olshan Airport, scattered across the terrain.

Genealogical interest is particularly high due to the density of burial grounds preserved amidst the urban growth, including Old Pioneer Cemetery and Bush Cemetery. The natural geography is defined by ridges and gaps, most notably Red Gap and Weems Gap, which have historically dictated the placement of roads and rails. From the residential developments of Eastbrook Manor in the north to the Cahaba River in the south, the map illustrates the infill of suburban neighborhoods between the area's prominent limestone and iron-rich ridges.