Old Maps of Signal Mountain, Tennessee for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 25 historic maps of Signal Mountain. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Signal Mountain.


Signal Mountain, TN maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 1936 Map of Ketner Gap
    1936 Map of Ketner Gap
    1936 Ketner Gap
    1936 Print · USGS
    Marion and Sequatchie counties appear in the mid-1930s as a landscape of isolated coal mines and ridge-top gaps. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through Grayson Cem, Sulphur Springs Sch, and the industrial sites at Barnes Mine.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 1943 Map of Ketner Gap, 1960 Print
    1943 Map of Ketner Gap, 1960 Print
    1943 Ketner Gap
    1960 Print · USGS
    Marion and Sequatchie Counties are shown here during the early 1940s as the river valley and plateau transitioned into the modern era. Family historians can locate several local landmarks, from Kelley Chapel and Powells Crossroads to the Suck Creek Sch and Pickett Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 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.

  10. 1946 Map of Fairmount, 1947 Print
    1946 Map of Fairmount, 1947 Print
    1946 Fairmount
    1947 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County uplands and the plateau settlements north of Chattanooga are captured here just after the war. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Vandergriff Cem and Levi Cem or trace rural routes like the William Howard Taft Highway.

  11. 1946 Map of Ketner Gap, 1947 Print
    1946 Map of Ketner Gap, 1947 Print
    1946 Ketner Gap
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee mountains meet the valley floor in the 1940s as rural life centers around family-named gaps and hollows. Researchers can locate ancestral homesteads near Pickett Cem, Hicks Chapel Sch, and the crossroads at Powells Crossroads.

  12. 1953 Map of Chattanooga
    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.

  13. 1957 Map of Chattanooga, 1966 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1958 Map of Chattanooga, 1959 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1958 Map of Fairmount, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Fairmount, 1959 Print
    1958 Fairmount
    1959 Print · USGS
    The mountain communities above Chattanooga were expanding in the late fifties as residential life met the steep terrain of the Cumberland Escarpment. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like Hall Cem, Schuylkill Chapel, and the Lone Oak School.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1959 Map of Chattanooga
    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.

  17. 1960 Map of Chattanooga
    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.

  18. 1964 Map of Chattanooga
    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.

  19. 1969 Map of Chattanooga
    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.
    6 unique versions available

  20. 1969 Map of Fairmount, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Fairmount, 1972 Print
    1969 Fairmount
    1972 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County uplands and the Chattanooga valley come into focus during the late sixties as suburban growth climbs the ridges. Trace family history through Sawyer Cem and Brown Chapel Cem, or locate landmarks like the Wines T Thrasher School and Falling Water Falls.
    5 unique versions available

  21. 1979 Map of Chattanooga, 1980 Print
    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.

  22. 1988 Map of Chattanooga, 1991 Print
    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.

  23. 2022 Map of Fairmount, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Fairmount, 2022 Print
    2022 Fairmount
    2022 Print · USGS
    The high plateau of Hamilton County and the dramatic Cumberland Escarpment are captured here in the early 2020s. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Sawyer Cem and Brown Chapel Cem or trace the rugged geography of Pickett Gulf and The Hellican.

  24. 2022 Map of Ketner Gap, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Ketner Gap, 2022 Print
    2022 Ketner Gap
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Sequatchie Valley meets the high Cumberland plateau in this recent survey of the Marion County borderlands. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Brock and Pickett Cem, Shelton Cem, and Teague Cem tucked into the slopes near Ketner Gap.

  25. 2022 Map of Chattanooga, 2022 Print
    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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