Old Maps of Franklin County, Tennessee for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Franklin County with 185 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Franklin County has changed over the decades.


Franklin County, TN maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Stevenson
    1886 Map of Stevenson
    1886 Stevenson
    1886 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama at the peak of the railroad era shows a landscape tied to the river and the rails. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Coffey's Store or locate river crossings such as Caperton Ferry and Snodgrass Ferry.

  2. 1888 Map of Scottsboro
    1888 Map of Scottsboro
    1888 Scottsboro
    1888 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama is shown in the late nineteenth century as a land of steep plateaus and vital river crossings. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early rail-and-river economy through family landmarks like Caldwell's Ferry and the Bell Factory textile site.

  3. 1892 Map of Scottsboro
    1892 Map of Scottsboro
    1892 Scottsboro
    1892 Print · USGS
    Jackson County and the Tennessee River valley are captured here in the late nineteenth century, just as railroads began to reshape local commerce. Genealogists can trace family-named sites like Owen's Cross Roads, Carrick Mill, and Larkin Landing.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1892 Map of Stevenson
    1892 Map of Stevenson
    1892 Stevenson
    1892 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama and the Tennessee border in the 1890s reveal a landscape of mountain coves and vital river crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace rail junctions at Stevenson, river landings like Coffey's Ferry, and landmarks like Nickajack Cave.

  5. 1895 Map of Stevenson
    1895 Map of Stevenson
    1895 Stevenson
    1895 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River valley and surrounding plateaus were a hub of rail and river commerce at the close of the century. Genealogists can trace family crossings at Island Creek Ferry or locate old communities like Bellefonte, Stevenson, and Valley Head.
    6 unique versions available

  6. 1895 Map of Sewanee
    1895 Map of Sewanee
    1895 Sewanee
    1895 Print · USGS
    The Cumberland Plateau and Sequatchie Valley come alive in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape shaped by coal, iron, and the rails. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named coves and industrial sites like the Cowan Tunnel, Beersheba Springs, and the Stone Quarry.
    6 unique versions available

  7. 1928 Map of Decherd
    1928 Map of Decherd
    1928 Decherd
    1928 Print · USGS
    Franklin County in the late twenties shows a landscape defined by the rise of the Cumberland Mountains and the busy lines of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railway. Genealogists can locate family landmarks in Motlow Cove or trace students at Peabody Sch and Hatchett Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1936 Map of King Cove
    1936 Map of King Cove
    1936 King Cove
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Alabama-Tennessee borderlands appear here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of high ridges and isolated mountain coves. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Crowell Cem and Maxwell Cem or rural centers like Howard Hill Sch.

  9. 1936 Map of Sewanee
    1936 Map of Sewanee
    1936 Sewanee
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Cumberland Plateau and the Sewanee campus are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a unique mountain landscape of academics and industry. Trace family roots at Cherry Cem or follow the path of the Cowan Tunnel and the Kelley Mine.

  10. 1936 Map of Alto
    1936 Map of Alto
    1936 Alto
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Elk River valley at the Coffee and Franklin County line was a landscape of small settlements and river crossings in the mid-1930s. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Patton Sch, Bells Mill, and the Abernathy Cem.

  11. 1936 Map of Orme
    1936 Map of Orme
    1936 Orme
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Cumberland Plateau mining economy and valley settlements are preserved in this mid-1930s survey of Marion County. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the rail lines at Orme, the Battle Creek Mines, and community sites like Sweden Cove Sch.

  12. 1936 Map of Sinking Cove
    1936 Map of Sinking Cove
    1936 Sinking Cove
    1936 Print · USGS
    Franklin County and the Cumberland Plateau are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of rail-dependent industry and isolated mountain hollows. Researchers can trace family roots through Sherwood and local landmarks like Sinking Cove Sch and Evans Cem.

  13. 1936 Map of Cumberland Springs
    1936 Map of Cumberland Springs
    1936 Cumberland Springs
    1936 Print · USGS
    Moore County and Lynchburg are captured in the mid-1930s as a land of narrow hollows and high ridges. Researchers can trace the early layout of Lynchburg and find community centers like Raysville Sch, Smith Chapel, and Cumberland Springs.

  14. 1936 Map of Beans Creek
    1936 Map of Beans Creek
    1936 Beans Creek
    1936 Print · USGS
    Franklin County at the height of the mid-thirties reveals a landscape of high plateau ridges and valley settlements connected by the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railway. Genealogists and historians can trace several local landmarks, from Old Salem Ch and Walnut Grove Sch to the homes of Maxwell.

  15. 1936 Map of Monteagle
    1936 Map of Monteagle
    1936 Monteagle
    1936 Print · USGS
    Monteagle and the surrounding Cumberland Plateau are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing the complex interaction between mountain travel and valley settlement. Researchers can trace historic schools and churches like Jumpoff Sch, St Johns Ch, and the high-altitude Monteagle Falls.

  16. 1936 Map of Hytop
    1936 Map of Hytop
    1936 Hytop
    1936 Print · USGS
    The high plateau of Jackson County is captured here in the mid-1930s as the Tennessee Valley Authority began mapping the Cumberland region. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and rural hubs like Hytop, the Walnut Grove Sch, and Jericho.

  17. 1936 Map of Winchester
    1936 Map of Winchester
    1936 Winchester
    1936 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's rail-connected towns of Winchester and Decherd are shown here in the mid-1930s as they transition during the TVA era. Genealogists can trace numerous local landmarks including Pig Trot Sch, Owen Chapel, and the Mc Illhearn Cem.

  18. 1936 Map of Huntland
    1936 Map of Huntland
    1936 Huntland
    1936 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's rail-and-mill economy is on full display in the mid-thirties as the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Ry connects Huntland and Elora. Researchers can trace the heritage of rural communities through sites like Stonewall Mill, Simmons Chapel, and the Mc Clure Cem.

  19. 1936 Map of Belvidere
    1936 Map of Belvidere
    1936 Belvidere
    1936 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's rural landscape is captured here in the mid-1930s as a network of river-bottom farms and small rail towns. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sorrick Cem, Owl Hollow Mill, and the Winchester Springs Sch along the river.

  20. 1936 Map of Pitcher Ridge
    1936 Map of Pitcher Ridge
    1936 Pitcher Ridge
    1936 Print · USGS
    Franklin County mountain life is detailed in this mid-1930s survey of the high plateau and its deep, spring-fed coves. Researchers can trace the footprints of highland schools like Little Mountain Sch and find remote landmarks such as the Lookout Tower and The Sinks.

  21. 1936 Map of Camp Peay
    1936 Map of Camp Peay
    1936 Camp Peay
    1936 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1930s, the area around Tullahoma and Estill Springs was a hub of military and rail activity. Genealogists and historians can trace the National Guard Reservation at Camp Peay, family burial sites like Maplewood Cem, and local landmarks including the Girls Vocational Sch.

  22. 1936 Map of Doran Cove
    1936 Map of Doran Cove
    1936 Doran Cove
    1936 Print · USGS
    Jackson County and the Tennessee River are captured here in the mid-1930s as the Tennessee Valley Authority planned the region's modernization. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Rosenwald Sch, Widows Bar Lock and Dam, and Bonaventure Cem.

  23. 1936 Map of Eureka
    1936 Map of Eureka
    1936 Eureka
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Alabama-Tennessee borderlands appear here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of deep coves and plateau summits. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Allison Mill, Bell Store, and the John Sumach Reservation along the creek bottoms.

  24. 1936 Map of Capitol Hill
    1936 Map of Capitol Hill
    1936 Capitol Hill
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee Valley during the mid-1930s shows a landscape of river-dependent industry and small rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Knight Ch, Call Sch, and the riverside operations at Dixon Mill.

  25. 1936 Map of Lois
    1936 Map of Lois
    1936 Lois
    1936 Print · USGS
    Moore County at the start of the Tennessee Valley Authority era shows a landscape of river-bend farms and scattered crossroads settlements. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks such as Gray Cem, Browningtown, and the Liberty Hill Sch along the Elk River.

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