Old Maps of Claiborne County, Tennessee for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 133 historic maps of Claiborne County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Claiborne County, TN maps
(133)- 1883 Map of Morristown1883 Morristown1883 Print · USGSEast 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.
- 1886 Map of Cumberland Gap1886 Cumberland Gap1886 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1887 Map of Jonesville1887 Jonesville1887 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1888 Map of Cumberland Gap1888 Cumberland Gap1888 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1891 Map of Cumberland Gap1891 Cumberland Gap1891 Print · USGSThe 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.7 unique versions available
- 1891 Map of Jonesville1891 Jonesville1891 Print · USGSThe 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.9 unique versions available
- 1893 Map of Morristown1893 Morristown1893 Print · USGSEast 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.
- 1895 Map of Morristown1895 Morristown1895 Print · USGSThe 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.5 unique versions available
- 1897 Map of Maynardville1897 Maynardville1897 Print · USGSEast 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.
- 1900 Map of Maynardville1900 Maynardville1900 Print · USGSEast 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.4 unique versions available
- 1903 Map of Middlesboro1903 Middlesboro1903 Print · USGSMiddlesboro 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.
- 1927 Map of Middlesboro, 1955 Print1927 Middlesboro1955 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1930 Map of Middlesboro1930 Middlesboro1930 Print · USGSThe 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.4 unique versions available
- 1932 Map of Hagan1932 Hagan1932 Print · USGSThe 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.3 unique versions available
- 1935 Map of Tate Springs1935 Tate Springs1935 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1935 Map of Mingo Mountains1935 Mingo Mountains1935 Print · USGSClaiborne 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.
- 1935 Map of Colman1935 Colman1935 Print · USGSThe 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.2 unique versions available
- 1935 Map of Cumberland Gap1935 Cumberland Gap1935 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1935 Map of Howard Quarter1935 Howard Quarter1935 Print · USGSClaiborne 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.
- 1935 Map of Swan Island1935 Swan Island1935 Print · USGSHancock 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.
- 1935 Map of Avondale1935 Avondale1935 Print · USGSGrainger 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.
- 1935 Map of Wheeler1935 Wheeler1935 Print · USGSClaiborne 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.
- 1935 Map of Well Spring1935 Well Spring1935 Print · USGSMid-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.
- 1936 Map of Powder Springs1936 Powder Springs1936 Print · USGSNortheast 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.
- 1936 Map of Ausmus1936 Ausmus1936 Print · USGSThe 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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