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1935 Map of Port Birmingham

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Port Birmingham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

The Mulberry Fork Black Warrior River carves a deep, winding path through this industrial landscape of the mid-1930s, where coal mining and timber production define the terrain. Heavy industry is anchored by the Alabama Power Company and major extraction sites such as the Gorgas Mine, Black Creek Shaft, and Barney Mine. These operations are supported by a complex network of company housing and settlements, including Pennsylvania Camp, Short Camp, and High Level.

Transport is split between the heavy rail of the Southern Ry and traditional river crossings, with several active ferries like Littleton Ferry and Underwood Ferry connecting the winding river bends. Local life is centered around community nodes like West Jefferson High Sch and numerous country churches, including Morgan Chapel and Liberty Ch. The map illustrates a critical period in Walker and Jefferson counties, showing the integration of river-based logistics with the burgeoning electrical and coal infrastructure of the era.