Old Maps of Smith, Kentucky for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Smith. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Smith, KY maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Jonesville
    1887 Map of Jonesville
    1887 Jonesville
    1887 Print · USGS
    The rugged borderlands of Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee are captured in the late nineteenth century during a time of isolated valley settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Jonesville, Sneedville, and the remote Kyle's Ford along the Powell River.

  2. 1891 Map of Jonesville
    1891 Map of Jonesville
    1891 Jonesville
    1891 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee are captured here in the late nineteenth century. Researchers can trace early river crossings and mountain settlements like Poteet Ford, Shafers P.O., and Mt Pleasant.
    9 unique versions available

  3. 1932 Map of Hagan
    1932 Map of Hagan
    1932 Hagan
    1932 Print · USGS
    The rugged borderlands of Kentucky and Virginia come to life in this early 1930s survey of the high gaps and hollows. Researchers can locate remote mountain landmarks like Hensley Sch, Feepee Store, and the scattered cabins at Alva.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1935 Map of Rose Hill
    1935 Map of Rose Hill
    1935 Rose Hill
    1935 Print · USGS
    Lee County in the mid-1930s shows a landscape of deep-rooted settlements and early Depression-era federal projects. Researchers can trace the Old Wilderness Trail, locate the CCC Camp TVA No 5, and find family landmarks like Grabeels Mill or the Engle Cem.

  5. 1946 Map of Rose Hill, 1957 Print
    1946 Map of Rose Hill, 1957 Print
    1946 Rose Hill
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Virginia-Kentucky borderlands come alive in this mid-century survey of the mountain gaps and valley settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Crockett Cem, Shackelford Cem, and the rural White Shoals Ch.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1948 Map of Rose Hill, 1949 Print
    1948 Map of Rose Hill, 1949 Print
    1948 Rose Hill
    1949 Print · USGS
    Lee County, Virginia, and Harlan County, Kentucky, meet along this high mountain divide in the late 1940s. You can trace the historic Daniel Boone Trail and the Louisville and Nashville line past Rose Hill and Edda Mill.

  7. 1955 Map of Johnson City
    1955 Map of Johnson City
    1955 Johnson City
    1955 Print · USGS
    East Tennessee and the bordering highlands of Virginia and Kentucky appear here during the post-war industrial boom. You can trace the complex network of mountain ridges and new TVA lakes, from Johnson City to the coalfields near Middlesboro and Lynch.

  8. 1957 Map of Johnson City, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Johnson City, 1966 Print
    1957 Johnson City
    1966 Print · USGS
    Upper East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia are shown here during the mid-sixties transition of the Appalachians. Researchers can trace the industrial rail hubs of Kingsport, the sprawling waters of Cherokee Lake, and the historic Cumberland Gap.

  9. 1960 Map of Johnson City
    1960 Map of Johnson City
    1960 Johnson City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Upper East Tennessee and the surrounding tri-state area are shown in the mid-fifties during the height of the TVA reservoir era. Trace the industrial rail lines of the Southern and Louisville and Nashville between Kingsport and Johnson City.

  10. 1963 Map of Johnson City
    1963 Map of Johnson City
    1963 Johnson City
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Tri-Cities and the surrounding Appalachian ridges are shown in detail during the early sixties, highlighting the era's vital rail and river networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Clinchfield RR and locate settlements from Rogersville to Elizabethton.

  11. 1976 Map of Rose Hill, 1981 Print
    1976 Map of Rose Hill, 1981 Print
    1976 Rose Hill
    1981 Print · USGS
    Lee County, Virginia, is captured in the mid-seventies as a landscape of mountain ridges and valley farms. Researchers can trace rural family land in Rose Hill or follow the terrain from Cumberland Mountain down to Henegartown.

  12. 1977 Map of Middlesboro, 1983 Print
    1977 Map of Middlesboro, 1983 Print
    1977 Middlesboro
    1983 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia is shown here in the late seventies as the rail-and-river economy hummed through the gaps. Trace local family roots and transit routes through Middlesboro, Harlan, and Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.

  13. 2022 Map of Rose Hill, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Rose Hill, 2022 Print
    2022 Rose Hill
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and Kentucky borderlands come alive on this 2022 survey, tracing the high ridges of Cumberland Mountain. Local historians can locate ancestral sites like Shackelford Cem or trace the historic path of the Daniel Boone Trl through Henegartown.

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