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1940s Maps of Charleston, Tennessee

Explore 4 historic maps of Charleston from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Charleston's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Charleston's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Charleston, TN maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Charleston, 1960 Print
    1942 Map of Charleston, 1960 Print
    1942 Charleston
    1960 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of Charleston and Calhoun are captured at a pivotal moment in the 1940s as the Hiwassee River meets the backwaters of the new reservoir. Researchers can trace the Southern railroad line and locate family-named sites like Godsey Cem and Blevins Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1943 Map of Charleston, 1946 Print
    1943 Map of Charleston, 1946 Print
    1943 Charleston
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee riverfront and reservoir shoreline come alive in this mid-1940s survey of the Bradley and McMinn county lines. Genealogists can trace family roots at Maddux Cem, Mt Harmony Sch, and the riverside communities of Charleston and Calhoun.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1943 Map of Calhoun, 1960 Print
    1943 Map of Calhoun, 1960 Print
    1943 Calhoun
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Hiwassee River valley at the onset of the 1940s reveals a rural landscape of ridges and river bends at the borders of McMinn and Bradley counties. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Whites Mill, Gentry Store, and the Womack Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1944 Map of Calhoun, 1946 Print
    1944 Map of Calhoun, 1946 Print
    1944 Calhoun
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Hiwassee River corridor in the 1940s reveals a landscape of river bends and rural crossroads. Local historians can trace the foundations of the community at Whites Mill, the small rail siding at Sanford, and early schools like Claxton Sch.
    2 unique versions available
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