1971 Map of Tuscaloosa

About this map

Tuscaloosa and Northport sit on opposite banks of the Black Warrior River, joined by their shared industrial and academic history as of the early 1970s. The river is the central artery of this landscape, featuring the Oliver Lock and Dam and multiple gaging stations, while the surrounding area is defined by the expansive grounds of Stillman College and the University of Alabama. Significant social infrastructure is visible, including the sprawling Bryce Hospital and the Partlow State School and Hospital. To the south and west, the terrain transitions into a network of waterways like Cribbs Mill Creek and Cypress Creek, where smaller communities such as Taylorville and Stokes are found. This map records the city's growth along the Skyland Boulevard and University Blvd corridors, showing the density of neighborhood schools like West End Sch and Stafford Sch alongside civic landmarks like the Courthouse and Federal Bldg.