Old Maps of Chattanooga, Tennessee for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 104 historic maps of Chattanooga. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Chattanooga, TN maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Ringgold
    1886 Map of Ringgold
    1886 Ringgold
    1886 Print · USGS
    Northwest Georgia in the 1880s was a landscape of industrial river valleys and steep ridges defined by early rail lines. Local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Gilreath's Mill, the Trion Factory textile site, and the rural stop at Tap's Store.

  2. 1888 Map of Chattanooga
    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.

  3. 1892 Map of Ringgold
    1892 Map of Ringgold
    1892 Ringgold
    1892 Print · USGS
    North Georgia and the Tennessee border are mapped here in the late nineteenth century as the region transitioned into a post-war rail and tourism hub. Researchers can trace the early National Park boundaries, industrial Coal Mines, and vanished stops like High Point or Lisbon Sta..
    9 unique versions available

  4. 1893 Map of Chattanooga
    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.
    9 unique versions available

  5. 1935 Map of East Chattanooga
    1935 Map of East Chattanooga
    1935 East Chattanooga
    1935 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County is captured during the mid-1930s as the Tennessee Valley Authority begins its massive hydroelectric projects. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Bartlebaugh Cem, the Silverdale community, and the construction site of the Chickamauga Dam.

  6. 1935 Map of Daisy
    1935 Map of Daisy
    1935 Daisy
    1935 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County communities thrive along the Tennessee River in the mid-1930s, just as the Tennessee Valley Authority began its regional transformation. Genealogists and local historians can trace family homesteads near Poe Cem, Hixson Mill, and the Harrison Ferry crossing.

  7. 1935 Map of East Ridge
    1935 Map of East Ridge
    1935 East Ridge
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Georgia-Tennessee borderlands appear here in the mid-1930s, showing the intersection of military history and rural development. You can trace the early layout of East Ridge and locate family landmarks like Lomemick Cem, Burning Bush Sch, and Boynton.

  8. 1935 Map of Ooltewah
    1935 Map of Ooltewah
    1935 Ooltewah
    1935 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County's ridge-and-valley landscape is documented here in the mid-1930s as rural life centered on the rail lines and mountain gaps. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Ooltewah Cem, locate the early campus of Southern Junior College, or find the old Rogers Mill.

  9. 1936 Map of Hooker
    1936 Map of Hooker
    1936 Hooker
    1936 Print · USGS
    Northwest Georgia and neighboring Tennessee appear here in the mid-thirties, showing a landscape defined by mountain gaps and river valleys. Researchers can trace the path of Southern Railway through Morganville or locate family sites like Bethlehem Cem and Slygo Ch.

  10. 1936 Map of Fort Oglethorpe
    1936 Map of Fort Oglethorpe
    1936 Fort Oglethorpe
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Georgia-Tennessee borderlands appear here in the mid-1930s, featuring the extensive grounds of the Chickamauga battlefield and the early development of Lookout Mountain. Researchers can locate historic farmsteads and monuments such as the Snodgrass House, the Lee and Gordon Mill, and Rock City Gardens.

  11. 1936 Map of Fairmount
    1936 Map of Fairmount
    1936 Fairmount
    1936 Print · USGS
    The plateau communities of Walden Ridge are captured here in the mid-1930s as modern infrastructure reached these mountain settlements. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous landmarks like Sawyer Cem, Fairmount Sch, and Union Springs Ch.

  12. 1936 Map of Wauhatchie
    1936 Map of Wauhatchie
    1936 Wauhatchie
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River gorge comes alive in this mid-1930s survey of the Marion and Hamilton county line during the early TVA era. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like French Cem and Mc Nabb Cem, or locate industry at Aetna and several Mines (Abandoned).

  13. 1936 Map of Chattanooga
    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.

  14. 1940 Map of Chattanooga
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1940 Map of Ooltewah, 1954 Print
    1940 Map of Ooltewah, 1954 Print
    1940 Ooltewah
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southeast Tennessee is captured here just before the mid-century as a landscape of ridge-and-valley farming and emerging education. Genealogists can trace family names at Sylar Cem and Pollard Cem or locate the early campus of Southern Junior College.

  16. 1941 Map of Chattanooga
    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.
    5 unique versions available

  17. 1941 Map of Ooltewah
    1941 Map of Ooltewah
    1941 Ooltewah
    1941 Print · USGS
    The valleys and ridges of Hamilton and Bradley counties are shown here just before the mid-century industrial boom. Genealogists can locate family names and sites like Bell Mill, Mineral Park Chapel, and the campus of Southern Junior College.

  18. 1942 Map of East Chattanooga
    1942 Map of East Chattanooga
    1942 East Chattanooga
    1942 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County's river landscape underwent massive changes during the early Forties as the Tennessee Valley Authority completed the Chickamauga Dam. Genealogists can trace family roots through the Silverdale Confederate Cem, Brainerd Cem, and numerous rural schools like Jersey Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1942 Map of Fort Oglethorpe, 1946 Print
    1942 Map of Fort Oglethorpe, 1946 Print
    1942 Fort Oglethorpe
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee-Georgia borderlands are captured here during the early 1940s, highlighting the transition from historic battlefields to growing residential communities. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Snodgrass House, McCallie Lake, and Lee and Gordon Mill.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1942 Map of Wauhatchie, 1952 Print
    1942 Map of Wauhatchie, 1952 Print
    1942 Wauhatchie
    1952 Print · USGS
    Marion and Hamilton counties are mapped here during the early years of the Hales Bar Reservoir era. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Stanley Sett, Pot Cem, and schools such as McNabb Sch nestled among the hollows.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1943 Map of Daisy
    1943 Map of Daisy
    1943 Daisy
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River valley near Daisy was being transformed by the new Chickamauga Reservoir during the early years of the war. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Jackson Chapel, Burks Chapel, and the Barker Cem before modern development altered the shoreline.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1943 Map of Wauhatchie
    1943 Map of Wauhatchie
    1943 Wauhatchie
    1943 Print · USGS
    Marion and Hamilton County terrain is defined by the winding Tennessee River during the era of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Kellys Ferry, rural schools like Suck Port Sch, and family burial sites including Francis Cem.

  23. 1943 Map of East Ridge, 1957 Print
    1943 Map of East Ridge, 1957 Print
    1943 East Ridge
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee-Georgia borderlands come to life in the 1940s as a landscape of rural schools, family cemeteries, and military reservations. Genealogists can trace family roots through Lomenick Cem, Boynton, and landmarks like Burning Bush Sch.

  24. 1945 Map of Hooker, 1954 Print
    1945 Map of Hooker, 1954 Print
    1945 Hooker
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Georgia-Tennessee borderlands appear here in the mid-1940s, showing the intersection of heavy rail and mountain terrain. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Sarah Chapel, West Brow Sch, and the Dickens Cem along the slopes of Lookout Mountain.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1945 Map of Fairmount, 1957 Print
    1945 Map of Fairmount, 1957 Print
    1945 Fairmount
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Cumberland Plateau meets the valley floor north of Chattanooga in the mid-1940s. Local researchers can trace family landmarks along Sawyer Road and locate rural hubs like Lone Oak, Summertown, and the Nathan L Bachman Sch.

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