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1950s Maps of Nashville, Tennessee

Explore 23 historic maps of Nashville 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 Nashville's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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.
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Start exploring Nashville's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Nashville, TN maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Fairview, 1957 Print
    1951 Map of Fairview, 1957 Print
    1951 Fairview
    1957 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Williamson and Davidson counties are captured here in the early 1950s, centered on the South Fork Harpeth River. Genealogists can trace family names through the McPherson Cem Graveyard, Beasley Ch, and Fernvale Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1952 Map of Goodlettsville, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Goodlettsville, 1953 Print
    1952 Goodlettsville
    1953 Print · USGS
    North of Nashville in the early fifties, the landscape around the Cumberland River reflects a mix of industrial river towns and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous local landmarks like Lumsley Church, Old Center, and the sprawling grounds of Madison College.
  7. 1952 Map of Hendersonville, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Hendersonville, 1953 Print
    1952 Hendersonville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Sumner County is captured here in the early fifties, before the rapid suburban expansion of the Nashville region. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Shackle Island, Stark Knob Ch, and the winding Walton Ferry Road along the river.
  10. 1952 Map of Hermitage, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Hermitage, 1954 Print
    1952 Hermitage
    1954 Print · USGS
    Davidson and Wilson counties are captured in the early fifties, showing the rural landscapes around the Cumberland River before significant suburban growth. Trace family roots at The Hermitage, Bakers Grove Ch, and the Confederate Memorial Cem.
  13. 1952 Map of Nashville West, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Nashville West, 1954 Print
    1952 Nashville West
    1954 Print · USGS
    Nashville's western corridor and the winding Cumberland River are captured here in the early fifties during a period of significant institutional growth. Researchers can locate numerous historic campuses and civic sites, including Fisk University, the State Penitentiary, and Cumberland Airfield.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1952 Map of La Vergne, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of La Vergne, 1954 Print
    1952 La Vergne
    1954 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Davidson and Rutherford counties is documented here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by the winding Stones River. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous small burial sites like Eskridge Cem and the Slave Cem, alongside landmarks such as Sewart Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1952 Map of Nashville East, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Nashville East, 1954 Print
    1952 Nashville East
    1954 Print · USGS
    East Nashville and the Cumberland River are captured in the early fifties as post-war growth reaches Donelson and Inglewood. Trace family history at Mount Olivet Cemetery or locate old landmarks like the State School for the Blind and the Phosphate Mine.
  22. 1952 Map of Antioch, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Antioch, 1954 Print
    1952 Antioch
    1954 Print · USGS
    In the early fifties, southeast Davidson County was a landscape of expanding rail hubs and rural crossroads. Researchers can trace the layout of Radnor yards, the original Nashville Municipal Airport (Berry Field), and community landmarks like Antioch and Whitsetts Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1953 Map of Oak Hill, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Oak Hill, 1954 Print
    1953 Oak Hill
    1954 Print · USGS
    South of Nashville in the early fifties, this area shows a landscape of growing suburbs and institutional landmarks before the interstate era. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Woodlawn Cem, Robertson Academy, and Brentwood Sta.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1954 Map of White House, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of White House, 1955 Print
    1954 White House
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee borderlands of Robertson and Sumner counties are captured here in the mid-1950s. Family researchers can trace dozens of homesteads and burial grounds like the Strickland Cem, alongside landmarks such as Indian Cave and White House.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1955 Map of Whites Creek, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Whites Creek, 1956 Print
    1955 Whites Creek
    1956 Print · USGS
    Davidson County north of Nashville was a landscape of steep ridges and deep hollows in the mid-1950s. Family historians can trace ancestral lands through named features like Bennett Hollow or find rural landmarks like Union Hill Ch and Joelton.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1955 Map of Forest Grove, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Forest Grove, 1956 Print
    1955 Forest Grove
    1956 Print · USGS
    Northwest of Nashville in the mid-fifties, this area shows a rural landscape of ridges and hollows defined by the meeting of three counties. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Gupton Cem, New Hope Ch, and the small settlement of Morny.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1955 Map of Scottsboro, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Scottsboro, 1956 Print
    1955 Scottsboro
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Cumberland River bends through western Davidson County in the mid-fifties, revealing a landscape of rural schoolhouses and riverside bends. Local researchers can trace family roots at New Bethel Ch, Wade Sch, and the grounds of the State Penitentiary.
  40. 1955 Map of Belleview, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Belleview, 1956 Print
    1955 Belleview
    1956 Print · USGS
    Davidson County in the mid-fifties remains a landscape of winding river bends and rural crossroads as the suburbs begin to stir. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through landmarks like Ash Grove Ch, Gower Sch, and the winding Harpeth River.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1956 Map of Columbia, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Columbia, 1960 Print
    1956 Columbia
    1960 Print · USGS
    Middle Tennessee in the mid-fifties presents a landscape of established river towns and critical rail hubs before the arrival of the modern interstate system. Researchers can trace the routes of the Louisville and Nashville railroad or locate historic landmarks like Stones River National Military Park and the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge.
    6 unique versions available
  46. 1956 Map of Nashville, 1971 Print
    1956 Map of Nashville, 1971 Print
    1956 Nashville
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee-Kentucky borderlands come into focus in the mid-1960s as major reservoir projects transformed the Cumberland and Tennessee river valleys. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Louisville and Nashville and visit sites like Fort Campbell and Fort Donelson National Military Park.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1957 Map of Smyrna, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Smyrna, 1958 Print
    1957 Smyrna
    1958 Print · USGS
    Smyrna and northern Rutherford County are captured here in the late fifties as rural life met the expansion of the Sewart Air Force Base. Trace family landmarks like the Sam Davis Home, Rosenwald Sch, and the Mapleview Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1957 Map of Nolensville, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Nolensville, 1958 Print
    1957 Nolensville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Williamson and Davidson Counties reveal a landscape of family farms and rural churches before modern development. Genealogists can trace ancestral ties through Battle Cem, Pettus Cem, and community centers like Nolensville School.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1957 Map of Hendersonville, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Hendersonville, 1959 Print
    1957 Hendersonville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Sumner County underwent a massive geographical shift in the late fifties as the rising Cumberland River filled the new reservoir. Researchers can trace the mid-century shoreline of Old Hickory Lake and locate old rural landmarks like Rehoboth Ch and Beech Sch.
  58. 1957 Map of Hermitage, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Hermitage, 1959 Print
    1957 Hermitage
    1959 Print · USGS
    Near Nashville in the late fifties, the landscape around The Hermitage reflects a mix of historic estates and new river reservoirs. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Confederate Memorial Cem, Hays Cem, and the rural Bakers Grove Ch.
  61. 1957 Map of Nashville East, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Nashville East, 1959 Print
    1957 Nashville East
    1959 Print · USGS
    East Nashville and the surrounding river bends are captured here in the late fifties as suburban growth began to surround historic riverside institutions. Researchers can trace the development of Donelson, locate family plots in Mount Olivet Cemetery, or study the early layout of Berry Field.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1957 Map of Goodlettsville, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Goodlettsville, 1959 Print
    1957 Goodlettsville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Cumberland River valley undergoes a mid-century transformation as the new reservoir fills behind Old Hickory Dam. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Goodlettsville and Madison, locating Madison College, Amqui, and the Forest Lawn Memorial Cem.
  67. 1959 Map of Nashville
    1959 Map of Nashville
    1959 Nashville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky come into focus during the late fifties, showing the region's transition into a modern transportation and military hub. Researchers can trace the sprawling Fort Campbell Military Reservation or locate historic rail stops along the Tennessee Central Ry and Illinois Central RR.
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