1950s Maps of Tennessee

1. 1950 Map of Monteagle

   

   1950 Monteagle

   1950 Print · USGS

   Monteagle and the surrounding Cumberland Plateau are shown at mid-century as a network of plateau settlements and deep cove farms. Researchers can trace family history through numerous rural landmarks like Lappin Cem, St Johns Ch, and the Jumpoff Sch.

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4. 1950 Map of Clarkrange

   

   1950 Clarkrange

   1950 Print · USGS

   Mid-century Fentress County is defined here by the high-plateau route of the Alvin C York Highway and the rugged breaks of the Cumberland Plateau. You can trace family homesteads near Muddy Pond, local schools like Martha Washington School, and the crossroads at Clarkrange.

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7. 1950 Map of Bodenham

   

   1950 Bodenham

   1950 Print · USGS

   Giles County in the years following World War II was a landscape of ridge-top farms and country schools. You can trace early property lines near New Prospect or locate family sites like Chestnut Grove Church and Copperas Sch.

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10. 1950 Map of Colemen Gap

    

    1950 Colemen Gap

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Tennessee-Virginia state line follows the high ridges and winding river bends of the Appalachian borderlands just after the war. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Yeary Mill, trace the Powell River through the Narrows, and find remote schools like Hoop Creek Sch.

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13. 1950 Map of Eureka

    

    1950 Eureka

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Alabama and Tennessee borderlands come alive in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by mountain gaps and valley railways. Genealogists can trace family names through the Willis Cem, Matthews Cem, and the community surrounding Helton Memorial Church.

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16. 1950 Map of Kyles Ford

    

    1950 Kyles Ford

    1950 Print · USGS

    Hancock County life in the mid-century is centered on the winding Clinch River and the rugged ridges of East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Livesay Mill and numerous burial grounds including Testerman Cem and Sizemore Cem.

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19. 1950 Map of Looneys Gap

    

    1950 Looneys Gap

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Tennessee-Virginia borderlands in the 1940s are characterized by the steep ridges of Clinch Mountain and the deep bends of the Clinch River. Researchers can trace old mountain life through family sites like Sizemore Cem and rural schools like Wake Forest School.

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22. 1950 Map of Obey City

    

    1950 Obey City

    1950 Print · USGS

    Overton County’s rugged plateau terrain is captured here in the post-war era as the Tennessee Central railroad served the mountain communities. Genealogists can trace family roots at Obey City, Hanging Limb, and numerous rural landmarks like Buckner Chapel or the Shaver Cem.

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25. 1950 Map of Mount Pleasant

    

    1950 Mount Pleasant

    1950 Print · USGS

    Maury County at the peak of its mid-century phosphate mining era reveals a landscape shaped by industry and community. Trace family roots at Arlington Cem or explore established neighborhoods like Red Row and Frierson Town near the LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE rail line.

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28. 1950 Map of Orme

    

    1950 Orme

    1950 Print · USGS

    Marion County at mid-century reveals a landscape of isolated coves and high plateau settlements tucked into the Cumberland Mountains. Genealogists and hikers can trace old family sites like the Thomas Cem or locate the remote Orme Mountain School and Lous Chapel.

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31. 1950 Map of Osage

    

    1950 Osage

    1950 Print · USGS

    Henry County in the early fifties shows a landscape of established farmsteads and rural social centers. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of landmarks like Central Point School, Oak Hill Church, and the Palestine Cem burial grounds.

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34. 1950 Map of Mingo Mountains

    

    1950 Mingo Mountains

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Kentucky-Tennessee borderlands appear here at mid-century, capturing the coal-mining settlements and mountain hollows of the Appalachians. Researchers can trace family sites and local landmarks like Rising Spring Church, Manring, and Watson Cem.

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37. 1950 Map of Paris

    

    1950 Paris

    1950 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Paris, Tennessee, thrived as a vital railroad crossroads where two major lines intersected amidst the ridges of the Tennessee Valley Divide. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Jones Chapel, Greenwood Cem, and the Nelson Sch.

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40. 1950 Map of Helena

    

    1950 Helena

    1950 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Phillips County and the surrounding Delta region are shown at a peak of rail and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous rural communities like Old Austin, Cotton Plant, and West Helena, or follow the routes of the Missouri Pacific RR across Grand Prairie.

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43. 1950 Map of Tracy City

    

    1950 Tracy City

    1950 Print · USGS

    The industrial and social landscape of the Cumberland Plateau is revealed in this mid-century survey of the Grundy County highlands. Local historians can trace the influence of the N C & S T L railroad on settlements like Coalmont and locate family landmarks such as Bonnie Oak Cem and Nunley Sch.

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46. 1950 Map of Obion

    

    1950 Obion

    1950 Print · USGS

    Obion County at the midpoint of the century shows a landscape transitioning between traditional river life and modern infrastructure. Genealogists can locate family-named sites such as Beard Cem, Rose Hill Cem, and the community around Englewood Ch.

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49. 1950 Map of White City

    

    1950 White City

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Cumberland Plateau in the late 1940s is captured here in intricate detail, showing a landscape of deep coves and ridge-top settlements. Genealogists can trace family locations like Sides Place or Lankford Town, and find landmarks like Foster Falls Sch.

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52. 1950 Map of Sinking Cove

    

    1950 Sinking Cove

    1950 Print · USGS

    Franklin County in the mid-century is a landscape of steep plateau hollows and valley rail towns. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Sinking Cove School, Red Hill Cem, and the path of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis RR.

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55. 1950 Map of Appleton

    

    1950 Appleton

    1950 Print · USGS

    Giles County in the late 1940s is captured here as a network of creek-side communities and family homesteads. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like the Sam Davis Monument, Minor Hill, and schools including Appleton Sch and Puncheon Sch.

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58. 1950 Map of Aspen Hill

    

    1950 Aspen Hill

    1950 Print · USGS

    Giles County at mid-century reveals a landscape of high ridges and deep hollows connected by the Louisville and Nashville railroad. You can trace early family roots through dozens of local identifiers like Davis Academy, Hanna Ch, and Mt Carmel Cem.

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61. 1950 Map of Whitwell

    

    1950 Whitwell

    1950 Print · USGS

    The industrial and agricultural heart of Marion County is captured here in the mid-twentieth century as the Whitwell Mine overlooks the valley. Researchers can trace family sites at Ketner Mill, Victoria Sch, and the Mt Zion Cem.

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64. 1950 Map of Walterhill

    

    1950 Walterhill

    1950 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Rutherford County comes to life through the winding forks of the river and the hallowed grounds of the Stones River National Military Park. Researchers can trace the old paths of Old Jefferson or locate family roots near Hickory Grove Ch and Burleson Cem.

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67. 1950 Map of Doran Cove

    

    1950 Doran Cove

    1950 Print · USGS

    Jackson County, Alabama, is shown here as the post-war industrial era arrives along the Tennessee River. Researchers can trace family sites at Hackworth Cem, visit Coopers Mill, or locate the Widows Creek Steam Plant during its construction.

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70. 1950 Map of Palmer

    

    1950 Palmer

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Cumberland Plateau coal mining district comes into focus mid-century as rail lines and mines reached into the coves. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites like Layne Cem, the Palmer Mine, and the Tatesville Sch.

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73. 1950 Map of Campbell Junction

    

    1950 Campbell Junction

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Cumberland Plateau in the mid-century is captured here as the Tennessee Central railroad snakes through the divide between Putnam and Cumberland counties. Family researchers can trace local roots through Welch Cem, Rains Cem, and settlements like Campbell Junction and The Cowpens.

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