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1971 Map of Tuscaloosa

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Tuscaloosa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Black Warrior River serves as the central artery for this early 1970s view of Tuscaloosa and Northport, Alabama. The map reveals the extensive footprint of the University of Alabama, including the Northington Campus, alongside major institutions like Bryce Hospital and Partlow State School and Hospital. The urban expansion is balanced by a network of local landmarks, from Stillman College to specialized facilities like the Shelton State Tech Institute.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is deeply detailed, featuring the Gulf Mobile and Ohio and Southern railroads. To the west, the Tuscaloosa Airport (Van De Graff Field) and the Oliver Lock and Dam indicate the city's role as a regional hub. Local genealogy is well-supported by numerous documented burial grounds, including The Old Cem, Evergreen Cem, and Memory Hill Gardens. Small outlying communities like Riverview, Taylorville, and Stokes are also visible on the city's periphery.