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1950s Maps of Anderson County, Tennessee

Explore 21 historic maps of Anderson County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Anderson County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Anderson County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Anderson County, TN maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Demory
    1952 Map of Demory
    1952 Demory
    1952 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Clinch and Powell Rivers in Campbell County is shown here following the creation of Norris Lake. Genealogists and local historians can locate dozens of family burial grounds and rural institutions like the Baker Forge Memorial Cemetery, Grantsboro Cemetery, and Demory Church.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1952 Map of Fork Mountain, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Fork Mountain, 1954 Print
    1952 Fork Mountain
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Cumberland Plateau landscape at the start of the fifties reveals a coal-driven economy where mountain hamlets like Mahan Village and Moores Camp line the river valleys. Genealogists can trace family heritage through sites like Beech Grove Church and the Reeves-Daugherty Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1952 Map of Duncan Flats, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Duncan Flats, 1954 Print
    1952 Duncan Flats
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coal and timber settlements dot the Appalachian valleys of East Tennessee in the early fifties, following the path of the Tennessee RR. Genealogists can trace family histories through dozens of sites like the Lively Cemetery, Stony Fork School, and Clinchmore.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1952 Map of Windrock, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Windrock, 1954 Print
    1952 Windrock
    1954 Print · USGS
    In the early fifties, the Anderson County landscape was transforming from a coal-mining region into a center of the atomic age. Genealogists and historians can trace family cemeteries like Grave Hill Cemetery alongside the growth of Oak Ridge and Oliver Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1952 Map of White Hollow, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of White Hollow, 1955 Print
    1952 White Hollow
    1955 Print · USGS
    Surrounding the intricate fingers of Norris Lake in the early 1950s, this area shows a landscape transformed by water and conservation. Researchers can trace dozens of family-named landmarks and cemeteries like Lays Cemetery and New Mossy Spring Cemetery near Lindamood.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1952 Map of Norris, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Norris, 1955 Print
    1952 Norris
    1955 Print · USGS
    East Tennessee during the early fifties reveals a landscape shaped by the TVA and deep-rooted rural communities. Family historians can locate dozens of burial grounds and local landmarks like Norris Dam, Sinking Springs Church, and Andersonville.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1952 Map of Lake City, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Lake City, 1955 Print
    1952 Lake City
    1955 Print · USGS
    Anderson County's coal mining heartland is captured in the early fifties, showing the rail-dependent landscape of Lake City and Briceville. Genealogists can locate family names at Leach Cemetery and Wallace Cemetery, or trace local roots through landmarks like Rush Strong School.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1952 Map of Powell, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Powell, 1955 Print
    1952 Powell
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Knox and Anderson counties are defined here by their parallel ridges and the deep-rooted communities settled between them. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Sartin Cemetery, Carpenter School, and the distinctive Lonesome Dove Church.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1952 Map of Big Ridge Park, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Big Ridge Park, 1955 Print
    1952 Big Ridge Park
    1955 Print · USGS
    The ridge-and-valley country of East Tennessee is captured here in the early fifties as the reservoir era matured. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through New Loyston Cemetery, Arevilo School, and the settlements of Paulette and Warwicktown.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1952 Map of Petros, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Petros, 1955 Print
    1952 Petros
    1955 Print · USGS
    Morgan County is shown in the early fifties as coal mining and state forestry operations shaped life along the Southern Railway. Genealogists can trace family names through the Brasel Cemetery, Joyner School, and the community surrounding Brushy Mountain State Prison.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1952 Map of Clinton, 1956 Print
    1952 Map of Clinton, 1956 Print
    1952 Clinton
    1956 Print · USGS
    Anderson County in the early fifties shows a fascinating overlap of traditional rural life and the rise of the secret city. Trace family roots at the Slave cemetery or Sunset Cemetery, and locate old landmarks like Spessard Mill and Jackson Square.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1953 Map of Chattanooga
    1953 Map of Chattanooga
    1953 Chattanooga
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southeast Tennessee in the early fifties shows a landscape reshaped by river management and rail power. Trace the rail lines of the Southern Ry through riverside towns or locate the preserved grounds of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park.
  37. 1953 Map of Lovell, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Lovell, 1954 Print
    1953 Lovell
    1954 Print · USGS
    Knox County in the early fifties shows a landscape of strategic importance and rural tradition as the Oak Ridge Area expanded. Genealogists can trace family names through Lebanon Cemetery, Grigsby Chapel, and the settlement at Farragut.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1953 Map of Bearden, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Bearden, 1955 Print
    1953 Bearden
    1955 Print · USGS
    West of Knoxville in the early fifties, this area shows a landscape transitioning from rural ridges to suburban communities. Trace family roots at Mars Hill Cemetery, the Blue Grass School, or along the busy tracks of the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
  43. 1953 Map of Bethel Valley, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Bethel Valley, 1955 Print
    1953 Bethel Valley
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Roane and Anderson counties are captured here as federal activity expands around the Oak Ridge area. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites like Gallaher Cemetery, the settlement of Wheat, and the early White Wing Bridge (Pontoon).
    2 unique versions available
  46. 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.
  49. 1956 Map of Corbin, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Corbin, 1966 Print
    1956 Corbin
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Kentucky and Tennessee borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region's shift toward modern interstate travel and reservoir development. Genealogists and historians can trace old community lines near Albany and Monticello or locate early rail junctions along the Southern and Tennessee Central lines.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1957 Map of Chattanooga, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Chattanooga, 1966 Print
    1957 Chattanooga
    1966 Print · USGS
    East Tennessee in the mid-1960s shows a landscape of massive hydroelectric reservoirs and emerging industrial sites like the Atomic Energy Commission (Oak Ridge Area). Trace the rail networks of the Southern Ry through Chattanooga or locate family-named ridges across the Cumberland Plateau.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 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.
  58. 1958 Map of Corbin
    1958 Map of Corbin
    1958 Corbin
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Upper Cumberland borderlands appear in the late 1950s as massive reservoirs and early atomic-era growth reshape the region. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks near Lake Cumberland, Oak Ridge, and the Cumberland National Forest.
  61. 1959 Map of Chattanooga
    1959 Map of Chattanooga
    1959 Chattanooga
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southeast Tennessee is shown here during a decade of industrial growth and hydroelectric development. Trace the regional rail networks of the Southern Ry and find landmark sites like Lookout Mountain, Fall Creek Falls State Park, and Chattanooga.
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