Old Maps of Fairfax Heights, Chattanooga for Metal Detecting

1. 1888 Map of Chattanooga

   

   1888 Chattanooga

   1888 Print · USGS

   Southeast Tennessee in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of river ferries and mountain mining. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks near Chattanooga, from the Aetna Mines to historic river crossings like Harrison Ferry.

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4. 1893 Map of Chattanooga

   

   1893 Chattanooga

   1893 Print · USGS

   Southeast Tennessee is shown here in the 1890s, when river ferries and coal mines defined the landscape around the booming hub of Chattanooga. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands near Eldridge Landing, the Mc Nabb Mines, or old settlements like Ooltewah.

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7. 1936 Map of Chattanooga

   

   1936 Chattanooga

   1936 Print · USGS

   Chattanooga and the Tennessee River are shown here in the mid-thirties as the river valley underwent massive transformation. Trace the historic street grid and landmarks like the Incline Railway, National Cem, and Moccasin Bend.

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10. 1940 Map of Chattanooga

    

    1940 Chattanooga

    1940 Print · USGS

    Chattanooga and the Tennessee River valley are captured here at the dawn of the 1940s, showcasing a bustling rail and river hub. Researchers can trace the legacy of Union Station, find family plots in National Cem, or locate the historic Cravens House on the slopes of Lookout Mountain.

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13. 1941 Map of Chattanooga

    

    1941 Chattanooga

    1941 Print · USGS

    Chattanooga was a powerhouse of rail and river industry just before the Second World War. Genealogists and historians can trace the early city grid from Union Station to MISSIONARY RIDGE, locating landmarks like Ruby Falls and National Cem.

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16. 1953 Map of Chattanooga

    

    1953 Chattanooga

    1953 Print · USGS

    Southeast Tennessee in the early fifties shows a landscape reshaped by river management and rail power. Trace the rail lines of the Southern Ry through riverside towns or locate the preserved grounds of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park.

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19. 1957 Map of Chattanooga, 1966 Print

    

    1957 Chattanooga

    1966 Print · USGS

    East Tennessee in the mid-1960s shows a landscape of massive hydroelectric reservoirs and emerging industrial sites like the Atomic Energy Commission (Oak Ridge Area). Trace the rail networks of the Southern Ry through Chattanooga or locate family-named ridges across the Cumberland Plateau.

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22. 1958 Map of Chattanooga, 1959 Print

    

    1958 Chattanooga

    1959 Print · USGS

    Chattanooga and the Tennessee River valley are shown in the late fifties at a peak of industrial and suburban development. Genealogists and historians can trace family names at Sivley Cem, explore the massive Citico Yards, and locate landmarks like the Baylor Sch.

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25. 1959 Map of Chattanooga

    

    1959 Chattanooga

    1959 Print · USGS

    Southeast Tennessee is shown here during a decade of industrial growth and hydroelectric development. Trace the regional rail networks of the Southern Ry and find landmark sites like Lookout Mountain, Fall Creek Falls State Park, and Chattanooga.

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28. 1960 Map of Chattanooga

    

    1960 Chattanooga

    1960 Print · USGS

    Southeast Tennessee and the southern Appalachians are shown here at the height of the river-management era. You can trace the valley rail lines and locate Lookout Mountain and the expansive waters of Chickamauga Reservoir.

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31. 1964 Map of Chattanooga

    

    1964 Chattanooga

    1964 Print · USGS

    Southeast Tennessee and the western Carolinas appear in the mid-sixties as a powerhouse of river-driven industry and mountain wilderness. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town lineages along the Southern Ry or locate family landmarks near Watts Bar Lake and Tellico Plains.

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34. 1969 Map of Chattanooga

    

    1969 Chattanooga

    1969 Print · USGS

    Chattanooga and the Tennessee River valley are captured in the late sixties as new interstate construction began to cut through the city's historic core. Trace the layout of the National Cemetery, the rail lines at Cravens Yards, and the unique development of Moccasin Bend.

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37. 1979 Map of Chattanooga, 1980 Print

    

    1979 Chattanooga

    1980 Print · USGS

    Southeast Tennessee in the late seventies reveals a landscape shaped by massive TVA river projects and the industrial strength of the Cumberland Plateau. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-to-river network through L & N RR junctions, the University of the South, and the Volunteer Army Ammunition Plant.

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40. 1988 Map of Chattanooga, 1991 Print

    

    1988 Chattanooga

    1991 Print · USGS

    Southeast Tennessee at the end of the 1980s reveals a complex landscape of deep river valleys and high coal-rich plateaus. Researchers can trace the legacy of the L & N RR through Tracy City or locate the sprawling Strip Mines near Whitwell.

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43. 2022 Map of Chattanooga, 2022 Print

    

    2022 Chattanooga

    2022 Print · USGS

    The Tennessee River valley in 2022 shows the enduring convergence of Civil War history and modern industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of the Chattanooga National Cemetery, the Chattanooga Confederate Cem, and the iconic Lookout Mountain.

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