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1959 Map of Pinson

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Pinson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Turkey Creek and its many forks wind through a landscape defined by the parallel ridges of Sand Mountain and Red Mountain during this mid-century period. The map documents the rapid suburban transformation of Jefferson County, as the older village of Pinson and rural settlements like Bradford and Palmerdale are joined by modern residential developments. Extensive purple tinting highlights the expansion of Center Point, revealing the growth of neighborhoods like Sun Valley, Bridlewood Forest Estates, and Larkwood across what was once open valley land.

Industrial activity is noted through scattered mines and gravel pits near the Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks. Local community life is anchored by numerous rural institutions, including Providence Church, Oak Grove Church, and the State Training School. This survey captures the transition from a rail-dependent mining and farming district into a sprawling residential corridor north of Birmingham.