1880s Maps of Claiborne County, Tennessee

Explore 4 historic maps of Claiborne County from the 1880s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1880s — 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 Claiborne County's landscape evolved across the 1880s, 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 1880s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Claiborne County, TN maps

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  1. 1883 Map of Morristown
    1883 Map of Morristown
    1883 Morristown
    1883 Print · USGS
    East Tennessee in the 1880s is defined by the convergence of mountain ridges and the vital rail corridor through Morristown. Researchers can trace the early industrial landscape of the region through landmarks like Witt's Foundry, Tate's Springs, and the historic Bean's Station.

  2. 1886 Map of Cumberland Gap
    1886 Map of Cumberland Gap
    1886 Cumberland Gap
    1886 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region around the Cumberland Gap appears here in the 1880s, before modern development transformed these mountain passes. Genealogists and historians can trace early river crossings and settlements like Flat Lick, Tye Ferry, and Campbell Ford.

  3. 1887 Map of Jonesville
    1887 Map of Jonesville
    1887 Jonesville
    1887 Print · USGS
    The rugged borderlands of Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee are captured in the late nineteenth century during a time of isolated valley settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Jonesville, Sneedville, and the remote Kyle's Ford along the Powell River.

  4. 1888 Map of Cumberland Gap
    1888 Map of Cumberland Gap
    1888 Cumberland Gap
    1888 Print · USGS
    The tri-state wilderness of the Appalachians is captured in the late 1880s, centered on the strategic crossing at the Cumberland Gap. Trace the early river-and-road economy through features like Tye's Ferry, McHenry Ford, and the old town sites of Barboursville and Pineville.

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