1940s Maps of Tennessee

1. 1940 Map of Stony Point

   

   1940 Stony Point

   1940 Print · USGS

   Hawkins County is captured here just before the mid-century, where the winding Holston River meets a landscape of steep mountain ridges and fertile valley bottoms. Genealogists and local historians can locate Surgoinsville, trace the old Southern Railroad, and find rural landmarks like Mowls Mill and Maxwell Academy.

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4. 1940 Map of Loudon

   

   1940 Loudon

   1940 Print · USGS

   Tennessee river life and rural industry meet in the early 1940s as the river valley begins to transform. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Eve-Mills, Huff Ferry, and the Maple Spring Wadkins Cem.

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7. 1940 Map of Talbott

   

   1940 Talbott

   1940 Print · USGS

   In the Tennessee Valley just before the 1940s, this area shows a landscape shaped by the Holston River and the Southern railroad. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Kidwell Ridge Ch, Lawrence Mill, and the Sunderland Cem.

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10. 1940 Map of Lee Valley

    

    1940 Lee Valley

    1940 Print · USGS

    Hawkins and Hancock Counties appear here at the start of the 1940s, showing a landscape defined by the ridgelines of Clinch Mountain. Local historians can trace old homesteads and community hubs like Lee Valley, Fairmont Sch, and the Morrell Cem.

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13. 1940 Map of Hartford

    

    1940 Hartford

    1940 Print · USGS

    The Pigeon River valley comes to life in this 1940s survey of the Tennessee and North Carolina border. Genealogists can locate family names at Shultz Cem and Mcmillan Cem or trace the original route of the Appalachian Trail.

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16. 1940 Map of Baileyton

    

    1940 Baileyton

    1940 Print · USGS

    Greene County agriculture and mountain life are captured here just before the mid-century, showing the tightly-knit network of mills and valley schools. Researchers can trace family sites near Lick Creek Mill, Wesley Chapel, and Brittontown Sch.

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19. 1940 Map of Newport

    

    1940 Newport

    1940 Print · USGS

    Newport and its surrounding river valleys come alive in this pre-war survey of Cocke County. Researchers can trace historic family names and community centers through sites like Rosenwald Sch, Union Cem, and the industrial activity near Tannery Island.

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22. 1940 Map of Parrottsville

    

    1940 Parrottsville

    1940 Print · USGS

    East Tennessee river life and mountain hollows are captured here just as the Tennessee Valley Authority began its regional transformations. Genealogists can trace family roots through an extensive network of landmarks including Brookside Mill, Ottinger Cem, and Harned Chapel.

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25. 1940 Map of Indian Springs

    

    1940 Indian Springs

    1940 Print · USGS

    The Tennessee and Virginia borderlands come alive in this pre-war survey of Sullivan County. Genealogists and local historians can trace the family networks of Bridwell Town, locate Gunnings Academy, and find long-standing mills like Huddle Mill.

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28. 1940 Map of John Sevier

    

    1940 John Sevier

    1940 Print · USGS

    Knox County at the start of the 1940s is defined by the Holston River and the industrial activity of the Southern railroad. Trace family sites like Clapps Chapel, the County Workhouse, and Ruggles Ferry Bridge before the landscape was fully reshaped by modern expansion.

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31. 1940 Map of New Market

    

    1940 New Market

    1940 Print · USGS

    Jefferson County's rural and industrial landscape is captured here in the years before the war, centered on the New Market rail corridor. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Dinwoody Mill, trace the SOUTHERN railroad line, and find old burial grounds such as Caldwell Cem.

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34. 1940 Map of Clevenger

    

    1940 Clevenger

    1940 Print · USGS

    Jefferson and Cocke counties are captured here in the late 1930s, showing a landscape of high ridges and river bottomlands. Researchers can find numerous rural landmarks like the Blowing Cave Mill, the Bogard Ch Rainwater Sch, and the riverside community of Dutch Bottoms.

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37. 1940 Map of Burem

    

    1940 Burem

    1940 Print · USGS

    Hawkins County, Tennessee, is captured here just before the 1940s, showing a river-carved landscape of ridges and rural settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through Alumwell Academy, Hennard Mill, and the Ebbing and Flowing Spring.

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40. 1940 Map of Manleyville

    

    1940 Manleyville

    1940 Print · USGS

    The West Tennessee river bottoms and hill country are shown just before the war, when the Big Sandy River valley was a patchwork of small farms and family cemeteries. Trace vanished local landmarks like Smith College, McDavid Sch, and the isolated Rushing Chapel among the network of drainage ditches.

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43. 1940 Map of Paint Rock

    

    1940 Paint Rock

    1940 Print · USGS

    The French Broad River valley at the Tennessee-North Carolina border is captured here during the 1940s, showing a landscape of mountain gaps and riverside rail settlements. Family historians can locate family plots and early rural schools like Mooneyham Cem, Justis Cem, and the Fugate Sch.

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46. 1940 Map of Pigeon Forge

    

    1940 Pigeon Forge

    1940 Print · USGS

    Sevier County during the pre-war period shows the early development of Pigeon Forge and the established county seat at Sevierville. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Mc Mahan Cem, Henderson Springs, and the Williamsburg Sch.

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49. 1940 Map of Mohawk

    

    1940 Mohawk

    1940 Print · USGS

    East Tennessee at the dawn of the 1940s reveals a landscape of tight-knit rural communities connected by the SOUTHERN railroad. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Darrow Mill, Crosby Cem, and several local schoolhouses like Salem Sch.

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52. 1940 Map of Davy Crockett Lake

    

    1940 Davy Crockett Lake

    1940 Print · USGS

    Greene County, Tennessee, is captured here in the early 1940s just as the Nolichucky River valley was being reshaped by the waters of Lake Davy Crockett. Trace family roots and local history through features like Cove Creek Mill, Price Cem, and the Orphanage.

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55. 1940 Map of Sams Gap

    

    1940 Sams Gap

    1940 Print · USGS

    The high ridges of Madison County were still dominated by small-scale farming and forest life when this survey was completed. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Sams Gap through landmarks like the Robinson Cem, Higgins Chapel, and Halls Store.

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58. 1940 Map of Mc Cloud

    

    1940 Mc Cloud

    1940 Print · USGS

    Just before the mid-century, this corner of East Tennessee shows a landscape defined by the Bays Mountains and rural agriculture. Genealogists can trace family names at Patterson Cem or locate community hubs like Romeo and Bandy Chapel.

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61. 1940 Map of Benton

    

    1940 Benton

    1940 Print · USGS

    Polk County life in the early 1940s centers on the fertile river bottoms and the rail lines connecting these valley communities. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, from Chestuee Mills to rural sites like New Harmony Ch and Baker Chapel Cem.

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64. 1940 Map of Lenoir City

    

    1940 Lenoir City

    1940 Print · USGS

    Loudon and Roane counties are captured here just as the Tennessee Valley Authority was reshaping the river landscape. Researchers can trace family-named sites like Brazeale Cem, old schoolhouses such as Oak Grove Sch, and historic river crossings at Bussell Ferry.

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67. 1940 Map of Johnson City

    

    1940 Johnson City

    1940 Print · USGS

    Johnson City and its surrounding valleys are captured here at the start of the 1940s, showing a vital rail junction and industrial center. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Taylor Chapel Cem, Milligan College, and the National Soldiers Home.

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70. 1940 Map of Chattanooga

    

    1940 Chattanooga

    1940 Print · USGS

    Chattanooga and the Tennessee River valley are captured here at the dawn of the 1940s, showcasing a bustling rail and river hub. Researchers can trace the legacy of Union Station, find family plots in National Cem, or locate the historic Cravens House on the slopes of Lookout Mountain.

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73. 1940 Map of Rockwood

    

    1940 Rockwood

    1940 Print · USGS

    The Tennessee River valley at Rockwood is shown here during the transition to the reservoir era in the early 1940s. Genealogists can locate family sites like Odd Fellows Cem, trace the railroad to Glen Alice, or find old schools like New Hope Sch.

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