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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Tennessee

Explore 2,041 historic maps of Tennessee from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Tennessee's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Tennessee's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Tennessee maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Maynardville
    1900 Map of Maynardville
    1900 Maynardville
    1900 Print · USGS
    East Tennessee was a world of river fords and mountain gaps at the turn of the century, dominated by the winding Clinch and Powell rivers. Genealogists can trace family roots through specific landmarks like Massongills Mill, Church Grove, and Sharps Chapel.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1963 Print
    1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1963 Print
    1900 Mount Mitchell
    1963 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina at the turn of the century shows a landscape of high peaks and isolated river settlements before the arrival of modern highways. Genealogists and mountain historians can trace early homesteads along the Cane River or follow the Southern RR through Old Fort and Black Mountain.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1901 Map of Cleveland
    1901 Map of Cleveland
    1901 Cleveland
    1901 Print · USGS
    Southeast Tennessee was a thriving hub of river and rail commerce at the dawn of the twentieth century. Genealogists can trace family homesteads near vanished landmarks like Marble Switch, Bunker Hill Ferry, or the early settlements of Riceville and Benton.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1901 Map of Knoxville
    1901 Map of Knoxville
    1901 Knoxville
    1901 Print · USGS
    The East Tennessee borderlands meet the high Smokies at the turn of the century. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and crossroads near Sevierville and Maryville, or find landmarks like Cade Cove and Gatlinburg before they became tourist hubs.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1901 Map of Asheville
    1901 Map of Asheville
    1901 Asheville
    1901 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina at the turn of the century shows a mountain landscape adapting to the arrival of major railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named peaks and early communities like Mars Hill, Hot Springs, and the estates at Biltmore.
    9 unique versions available
  16. 1901 Map of Colombia
    1901 Map of Colombia
    1901 Colombia
    1901 Print · USGS
    Middle Tennessee at the close of the century reveals a landscape shaped by river bends and a dense network of turnpikes. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Santa Fe and Warner or locate landmarks such as the U.S. Arsenal and Zion Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1902 Map of Bristol
    1902 Map of Bristol
    1902 Bristol
    1902 Print · USGS
    The interstate border region around Bristol appears here at the start of the twentieth century, defined by its deep mountain ridges and river valleys. Researchers can trace the early industrial footprint of the area through numerous landmarks like Bickley Mill, Kings Mill, and the Norfolk and Western RR.
    6 unique versions available
  22. 1902 Map of Cranberry
    1902 Map of Cranberry
    1902 Cranberry
    1902 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina and Tennessee borderlands are captured here at the turn of the century as early railroads began penetrating the high ridges. Genealogists can trace family names and old settlements like Mountain City, Shoun Crossroads, and the industry at Rhea Forge.
    6 unique versions available
  25. 1902 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1937 Print
    1902 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1937 Print
    1902 Mount Mitchell
    1937 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of Western North Carolina are captured here at the start of the twentieth century, showing the rail and river corridors that shaped the region. Trace early settlements like Burnsville, Montreat, and the winding Southern Railway.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1903 Map of Nashville
    1903 Map of Nashville
    1903 Nashville
    1903 Print · USGS
    Tennessee's capital region is captured at the dawn of the 1900s, when iron pikes and river locks dominated local commerce. Trace ancestral routes along Stewarts Ferry Pike, find rural landmarks like Curry Mill, or locate historical sites like The Hermitage.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1903 Map of Middlesboro
    1903 Map of Middlesboro
    1903 Middlesboro
    1903 Print · USGS
    Middlesboro sits at the gateway to the mountains in this early century survey of the Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia borders. Researchers can trace early migration routes and mountain passes like the famous Cumberland Gap, Baptist Gap, and Yellow Slip Gap.
  34. 1904 Map of Roan Mountain
    1904 Map of Roan Mountain
    1904 Roan Mountain
    1904 Print · USGS
    Upper East Tennessee and Western North Carolina are documented here at a time when river fords and narrow-gauge railroads still connected mountain hollows. Trace the paths to Hodge Ore Bank, find old Poplar Ridge Church, or locate river crossings like Yoakley Ferry.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1904 Map of Greeneville
    1904 Map of Greeneville
    1904 Greeneville
    1904 Print · USGS
    East Tennessee at the turn of the century reveals a land of ridge-valley farms and early educational centers. Genealogists can trace family roots through historic settlements like Surgoinsville, early institutions like Washington College, and landmarks such as Bashors Mill.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1905 Map of Waynesboro
    1905 Map of Waynesboro
    1905 Waynesboro
    1905 Print · USGS
    Wayne County and the Tennessee-Alabama borderlands are captured here at the start of the century, showing a network of river landings and old stage stands. Researchers can trace the Nathez Trace and locate historic community hubs like Martins Mills, Whittens Stand, and Clifton.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1908 Map of Woodbury
    1908 Map of Woodbury
    1908 Woodbury
    1908 Print · USGS
    The hill country of central Tennessee at the start of the century is documented here with incredible precision. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of communities like Woodbury and Readyville or locate landmarks like Hoovers Mill and Twelve Corners Church.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1908 Map of Lake Cormorant, 1961 Print
    1908 Map of Lake Cormorant, 1961 Print
    1908 Lake Cormorant
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta's shifting landscape is captured here in the early twentieth century, showing a world of river landings and new rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Lake Cormorant, Glover, and the Morning Star Church.
  49. 1909 Map of Abingdon
    1909 Map of Abingdon
    1909 Abingdon
    1909 Print · USGS
    Southwest Virginia at the first decade's end shows a valley landscape defined by the iron rail and steep ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Abingdon and Glade Spring, or locate landmarks like Dove Mills and the County Farm.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1909 Map of Franklin
    1909 Map of Franklin
    1909 Franklin
    1909 Print · USGS
    Williamson County at the start of the twentieth century remains a landscape of historic pikes and rail-side villages. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near landmarks like Thompsons Station, Leipers Fork, and the Boiling Spring Academy.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1909 Map of Sequatchie Valley, 1955 Print
    1909 Map of Sequatchie Valley, 1955 Print
    1909 Sequatchie Valley
    1955 Print · USGS
    Bledsoe County at the turn of the century shows a landscape of river-valley agriculture and rugged plateau crossings. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near landmarks like Mansfield Mill, Smyrna Church, or the Melvine Post Office.
  58. 1910 Map of Pikeville
    1910 Map of Pikeville
    1910 Pikeville
    1910 Print · USGS
    Bledsoe County at the turn of the century shows a landscape of valley farms and mountain gaps connected by the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis RR. Researchers can locate early milling sites like Hembree Mill and rural landmarks such as Melvine PO and Saratoga Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1911 Map of Ellijay
    1911 Map of Ellijay
    1911 Ellijay
    1911 Print · USGS
    North Georgia and the Tennessee border are captured here at the turn of the century, showing a mountain landscape of river ferries and early rail. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Higdons Store, the Pisgah church, or crossings at Bakers Ferry and Shallow Ford.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1911 Map of Abingdon
    1911 Map of Abingdon
    1911 Abingdon
    1911 Print · USGS
    Southwest Virginia's rugged corridors are captured here during the height of the mountain rail era. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and local landmarks such as Whites Mill, Valley Church, and the County Farm near Abingdon.
    5 unique versions available
  67. 1911 Map of Cohutta Mtn
    1911 Map of Cohutta Mtn
    1911 Cohutta Mtn
    1911 Print · USGS
    The Georgia-Tennessee borderlands in the early twentieth century were defined by mountain rail and timber. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Tennga and Crandall or locate historic operations like Hassler Mill along the rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1911 Map of Iuka
    1911 Map of Iuka
    1911 Iuka
    1911 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee is captured here at the peak of the river-landing era. Genealogists can trace family connections through numerous river access points like Shellbank Landing and rural landmarks such as Salem Church and Jackson Ridge School.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1912 Map of Mt Guyot
    1912 Map of Mt Guyot
    1912 Mt Guyot
    1912 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee and North Carolina borderlands come into focus in the early twentieth century, prior to the creation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Trace ancestral locations like Cataloochee and Smokemont or follow the Southern RR to Newport.
    5 unique versions available
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