Old Maps of Claiborne County, Tennessee for Genealogy

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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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13. 1891 Map of Cumberland Gap

    

    1891 Cumberland Gap

    1891 Print · USGS

    The tri-state mountain corridor appears here in the late nineteenth century, showing the critical gateways through the Cumberland Mountains. Researchers can trace early river crossings like Mshenry Ford and historic settlements such as Barboursville and Pineville.

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16. 1891 Map of Jonesville

    

    1891 Jonesville

    1891 Print · USGS

    The tri-state borderlands of Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee are captured here in the late nineteenth century. Researchers can trace early river crossings and mountain settlements like Poteet Ford, Shafers P.O., and Mt Pleasant.

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19. 1893 Map of Morristown

    

    1893 Morristown

    1893 Print · USGS

    East Tennessee in the 1890s was a landscape of deep mountain ridges and vital rail junctions centered around Morristown. Researchers can trace the nineteenth-century river economy through numerous crossings like Cloud Ferry and find early industry at Lotspeachy Mill.

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22. 1895 Map of Morristown

    

    1895 Morristown

    1895 Print · USGS

    The East Tennessee ridge-and-valley country comes alive in the late nineteenth century as a hub of rail and river transit. Trace the routes of old Evans Ferry or locate vanished stops along the Southern R.R. near Morristown and Bull Gap.

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25. 1897 Map of Maynardville

    

    1897 Maynardville

    1897 Print · USGS

    East Tennessee in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of high ridges and vital river fords. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and transit hubs like Nances Ferry, the Lead Mine at New Prospect, and Massongills Mill.

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28. 1900 Map of Maynardville

    

    1900 Maynardville

    1900 Print · USGS

    East Tennessee was a world of river fords and mountain gaps at the turn of the century, dominated by the winding Clinch and Powell rivers. Genealogists can trace family roots through specific landmarks like Massongills Mill, Church Grove, and Sharps Chapel.

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31. 1903 Map of Middlesboro

    

    1903 Middlesboro

    1903 Print · USGS

    Middlesboro sits at the gateway to the mountains in this early century survey of the Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia borders. Researchers can trace early migration routes and mountain passes like the famous Cumberland Gap, Baptist Gap, and Yellow Slip Gap.

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34. 1927 Map of Middlesboro, 1955 Print

    

    1927 Middlesboro

    1955 Print · USGS

    The Cumberland Gap region comes alive in this survey from the late 1920s, showing the intersection of three states and the rugged rail networks that shaped it. Trace family roots and local industry at Gibson Station PO, Lincoln Memorial University, and Ellison Mill.

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37. 1930 Map of Middlesboro

    

    1930 Middlesboro

    1930 Print · USGS

    The tri-state border region comes alive in the late 1920s, centered on the strategic mountain pass at Cumberland Gap. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Middlesboro, early campus sites at Lincoln Memorial University, and rural landmarks like Ellison Mill.

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40. 1932 Map of Hagan

    

    1932 Hagan

    1932 Print · USGS

    The rugged borderlands of Kentucky and Virginia come to life in this early 1930s survey of the high gaps and hollows. Researchers can locate remote mountain landmarks like Hensley Sch, Feepee Store, and the scattered cabins at Alva.

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43. 1935 Map of Tate Springs

    

    1935 Tate Springs

    1935 Print · USGS

    The river valleys of Grainger County are captured here in the mid-1930s as the Tennessee Valley Authority began planning the reservoir. Trace family history through local landmarks like Lawson Mill, Swan Island Ferry, and the community at Tate Springs.

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46. 1935 Map of Mingo Mountains

    

    1935 Mingo Mountains

    1935 Print · USGS

    Claiborne County, Tennessee, is captured in the mid-1930s as the Tennessee Valley Authority began its work in the region. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Alexander Cem, the Powell Valley Sch, and the waters of Van Babber Spring.

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49. 1935 Map of Colman

    

    1935 Colman

    1935 Print · USGS

    The Tennessee-Virginia borderlands in the mid-1930s show a landscape defined by the winding Powell River and the steep slopes of Wallen Ridge. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Brooks Cem, follow old river crossings like Brooks Ferry, or locate rural landmarks like Yeary Mill.

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52. 1935 Map of Cumberland Gap

    

    1935 Cumberland Gap

    1935 Print · USGS

    The tri-state corner of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia comes alive in the mid-1930s as the Tennessee Valley Authority begins transforming the Powell River valley. Trace the legendary Wilderness Trail past Lincoln Memorial University or locate family sites like Minton Mill and Sproles Chapel Sch.

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55. 1935 Map of Howard Quarter

    

    1935 Howard Quarter

    1935 Print · USGS

    Claiborne and Hancock counties are captured here in the mid-1930s as the Tennessee Valley Authority began its work on the Clinch River. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Turner Cem, St Elmo Ch, and the site of CCC Camp No 27.

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58. 1935 Map of Swan Island

    

    1935 Swan Island

    1935 Print · USGS

    Hancock County life in the mid-1930s was defined by the ridges and the river, showing a landscape of small farms and vital ferry crossings. Researchers can trace ancestral footprints at Leffew Store, Ida Chapel, and the river landings at Swan Island Ferry.

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61. 1935 Map of Avondale

    

    1935 Avondale

    1935 Print · USGS

    Grainger County is captured here in the mid-1930s as the rising Norris Reservoir began to reshape the landscape. Local historians can locate vanished landmarks like Avondale Sch, Shields Cem, and the original crossing at Turley Bridge.

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64. 1935 Map of Wheeler

    

    1935 Wheeler

    1935 Print · USGS

    Claiborne County in the mid-thirties shows a landscape of deep river bends and historic migration trails along the Virginia border. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Crain Cem, Nash Mill, and the riverside crossing at Cosby Ford.

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67. 1935 Map of Well Spring

    

    1935 Well Spring

    1935 Print · USGS

    Mid-1930s Tennessee life is documented here as the rising waters of the Norris Reservoir began to reshape the valleys of Campbell County. Researchers can trace ancestral community landmarks including Speedwell Academy, Well Spring, and the Bethlehem Ch.

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70. 1936 Map of Powder Springs

    

    1936 Powder Springs

    1936 Print · USGS

    Northeast of Knoxville in the mid-1930s, this area shows a landscape of deep valleys and rising water as the Norris Reservation took shape. Researchers can trace family sites like Haynes Store, rural schools including Lay Sch, and the Southern Railway line through Powder Springs.

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73. 1936 Map of Ausmus

    

    1936 Ausmus

    1936 Print · USGS

    The Powell River valley was undergoing a massive transformation in the mid-1930s as the new reservoir began to fill. Local historians can trace old homesteads, rural schools like Shipley Sch, and family landmarks including Stiner Store and the CCC Camp TVA No 15.

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