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1950s Maps of Claiborne County, Tennessee

Explore 13 historic maps of Claiborne 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 Claiborne County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Claiborne County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Claiborne County, TN maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Colemen Gap
    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.
  4. 1950 Map of Mingo Mountains
    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.
  7. 1952 Map of Ausmus, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Ausmus, 1954 Print
    1952 Ausmus
    1954 Print · USGS
    Claiborne and Union counties are shown in the early fifties as the Powell River reaches the waters of Norris Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace scores of family burial grounds and landmarks like Speedwell, Collins Mill, and Rush Strong School.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1952 Map of Clouds, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Clouds, 1954 Print
    1952 Clouds
    1954 Print · USGS
    Claiborne County's ridge-and-hollow country is captured here in the early fifties as the Powell River and Norris Lake define the landscape. Local historians can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Lonesome Valley School, New Hope Church, and Sandlick.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1952 Map of Powder Springs, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Powder Springs, 1955 Print
    1952 Powder Springs
    1955 Print · USGS
    Tucked between the parallel ridges of East Tennessee in the early fifties, this area shows a landscape shaped by the Clinch River and new lakeside developments. Local researchers can locate dozens of family burial grounds and country steeples, including Hammock Cemetery, Pennington Chapel, and the Walker Ford Lookout Tower.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1952 Map of Well Spring, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Well Spring, 1955 Print
    1952 Well Spring
    1955 Print · USGS
    Life along the Powell River in the early fifties is preserved here, as rural communities adjusted to the presence of Norris Lake. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of sites like Well Spring Cemetery, Cawood School, and Hayes Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1953 Map of Eagan, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Eagan, 1955 Print
    1953 Eagan
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee-Kentucky border was a bustling coal-mining corridor in the early fifties, defined by rail-dependent valley towns and mountain ridge extractions. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Buffalo Sch, Partin Cem, and the mining communities of Eagan and Pruden.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 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.
  25. 1955 Map of Middlesboro South, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Middlesboro South, 1956 Print
    1955 Middlesboro South
    1956 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region comes alive in the mid-fifties, capturing the historic mountain pass and the growing town of Middlesboro. Genealogists can trace family names at Harrogate Cem and Woodson Cem or find old mills such as Minton Mill.
  28. 1956 Map of Wheeler, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Wheeler, 1958 Print
    1956 Wheeler
    1958 Print · USGS
    Claiborne County sits at a historic crossroads in the mid-1950s, where the Powell River carves through Tennessee and Virginia. Genealogists can trace family names at Southern Cem or Brooks Cem and locate old landmarks like Gibson Mill and Gibson Sta PO.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 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.
  34. 1959 Map of Fork Ridge, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Fork Ridge, 1960 Print
    1959 Fork Ridge
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Kentucky and Tennessee borderlands come alive in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of coal mining and mountain railroading. Genealogists and historians can trace the L & N RR corridor through Middlesboro down to the school and community at Fork Ridge.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1959 Map of Middlesboro South, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Middlesboro South, 1960 Print
    1959 Middlesboro South
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Cumberland Gap region is captured here in the late fifties, where the historic gateway between Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia meets the growing city of Middlesboro. Researchers can locate Lincoln Memorial University, trace the Old Wilderness Road, and find family sites like Hensley Cem or Arthur Sch.
    2 unique versions available
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