Old Maps of Hancock County, Tennessee

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  1. 1883 Map of Morristown
    1883 Map of Morristown
    1883 Morristown
    1883 Print · USGS
    East Tennessee in the 1880s is defined by the convergence of mountain ridges and the vital rail corridor through Morristown. Researchers can trace the early industrial landscape of the region through landmarks like Witt's Foundry, Tate's Springs, and the historic Bean's Station.

  2. 1887 Map of Jonesville
    1887 Map of Jonesville
    1887 Jonesville
    1887 Print · USGS
    The rugged borderlands of Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee are captured in the late nineteenth century during a time of isolated valley settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Jonesville, Sneedville, and the remote Kyle's Ford along the Powell River.

  3. 1891 Map of Jonesville
    1891 Map of Jonesville
    1891 Jonesville
    1891 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee are captured here in the late nineteenth century. Researchers can trace early river crossings and mountain settlements like Poteet Ford, Shafers P.O., and Mt Pleasant.
    9 unique versions available

  4. 1893 Map of Morristown
    1893 Map of Morristown
    1893 Morristown
    1893 Print · USGS
    East Tennessee in the 1890s was a landscape of deep mountain ridges and vital rail junctions centered around Morristown. Researchers can trace the nineteenth-century river economy through numerous crossings like Cloud Ferry and find early industry at Lotspeachy Mill.

  5. 1894 Map of Estillville, 1909 Print
    1894 Map of Estillville, 1909 Print
    1894 Estillville
    1909 Print · USGS
    The Appalachian highlands at the turn of the century show a landscape of isolated mountain hollows and emerging rail hubs. Genealogists can trace family footprints across river crossings like Speer Ferry and vanished industry at Zion Mills or Brick Store.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1895 Map of Morristown
    1895 Map of Morristown
    1895 Morristown
    1895 Print · USGS
    The East Tennessee ridge-and-valley country comes alive in the late nineteenth century as a hub of rail and river transit. Trace the routes of old Evans Ferry or locate vanished stops along the Southern R.R. near Morristown and Bull Gap.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1932 Map of Hagan
    1932 Map of Hagan
    1932 Hagan
    1932 Print · USGS
    The rugged borderlands of Kentucky and Virginia come to life in this early 1930s survey of the high gaps and hollows. Researchers can locate remote mountain landmarks like Hensley Sch, Feepee Store, and the scattered cabins at Alva.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1935 Map of Rogersville
    1935 Map of Rogersville
    1935 Rogersville
    1935 Print · USGS
    Hawkins and Greene Counties come alive in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of ridge-top schools and river-bottom farms. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Pressmans Home, Bulls Gap, and local centers like Macedonia Ch.

  9. 1935 Map of Tate Springs
    1935 Map of Tate Springs
    1935 Tate Springs
    1935 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of Grainger County are captured here in the mid-1930s as the Tennessee Valley Authority began planning the reservoir. Trace family history through local landmarks like Lawson Mill, Swan Island Ferry, and the community at Tate Springs.

  10. 1935 Map of Kyles Ford
    1935 Map of Kyles Ford
    1935 Kyles Ford
    1935 Print · USGS
    Hancock County and the Clinch River are captured in the mid-1930s, documenting a time when river fords and mountain gaps defined travel. Researchers can locate remote schools and cemeteries like Wallens Bend Sch, BLEDSOE CEM, and the settlement at Eidson.

  11. 1935 Map of Looneys Gap
    1935 Map of Looneys Gap
    1935 Looneys Gap
    1935 Print · USGS
    Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of river-bottom farms and ridge-top gaps. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like Donald Mill, Tignors Ford, and the old Snow Flake settlement.

  12. 1935 Map of Lee Valley
    1935 Map of Lee Valley
    1935 Lee Valley
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Clinch Mountain ridges of Hancock and Hawkins counties come into focus during the mid-thirties, showing a landscape defined by mountain gaps and valley farming. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Murrell Town, Trents, and Gills Chapel tucked among the steep slopes.

  13. 1935 Map of Colman
    1935 Map of Colman
    1935 Colman
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee-Virginia borderlands in the mid-1930s show a landscape defined by the winding Powell River and the steep slopes of Wallen Ridge. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Brooks Cem, follow old river crossings like Brooks Ferry, or locate rural landmarks like Yeary Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1935 Map of Howard Quarter
    1935 Map of Howard Quarter
    1935 Howard Quarter
    1935 Print · USGS
    Claiborne and Hancock counties are captured here in the mid-1930s as the Tennessee Valley Authority began its work on the Clinch River. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Turner Cem, St Elmo Ch, and the site of CCC Camp No 27.

  15. 1935 Map of Swan Island
    1935 Map of Swan Island
    1935 Swan Island
    1935 Print · USGS
    Hancock County life in the mid-1930s was defined by the ridges and the river, showing a landscape of small farms and vital ferry crossings. Researchers can trace ancestral footprints at Leffew Store, Ida Chapel, and the river landings at Swan Island Ferry.

  16. 1935 Map of Back Valley
    1935 Map of Back Valley
    1935 Back Valley
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee-Virginia borderlands in the mid-1930s reveal a landscape of river-bend settlements and mountain gaps. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and community centers like Wolfenbarger Ch, Mulberry Gap, and Sand Springs Sch along the river valleys.

  17. 1935 Map of Plum Grove
    1935 Map of Plum Grove
    1935 Plum Grove
    1935 Print · USGS
    Crossing the Tennessee and Virginia border in the mid-1930s, this survey documents the ridge-and-valley settlements of Hawkins and Scott counties. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Fansler and Wildcat or trace roots at Amos Chapel and Oak Lawn School.

  18. 1935 Map of Sneedville
    1935 Map of Sneedville
    1935 Sneedville
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Sneedville area in the mid-1930s reveals a ridge-and-valley landscape of small farms, local schools, and river power. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through Vardy Community Sch, CCC Camp No 26, and river crossings like Brooks Ford.

  19. 1939 Map of Plum Grove
    1939 Map of Plum Grove
    1939 Plum Grove
    1939 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee-Virginia borderlands in the late thirties reveal a landscape of mountain ridges and narrow farm valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous rural landmarks like Amis Chapel, Chalybeate Springs, and the New Canton Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  20. 1939 Map of Lee Valley, 1956 Print
    1939 Map of Lee Valley, 1956 Print
    1939 Lee Valley
    1956 Print · USGS
    Hawkins and Hancock Counties are shown here just before the mid-century, where ridges and valleys shaped a landscape of small farmsteads and rural schoolhouses. Researchers can trace family sites like Murrell Cem or find local centers like Lee Valley, Treadway, and Spruce Pine Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1940 Map of Lee Valley
    1940 Map of Lee Valley
    1940 Lee Valley
    1940 Print · USGS
    Hawkins and Hancock Counties appear here at the start of the 1940s, showing a landscape defined by the ridgelines of Clinch Mountain. Local historians can trace old homesteads and community hubs like Lee Valley, Fairmont Sch, and the Morrell Cem.

  22. 1941 Map of Swan Island, 1965 Print
    1941 Map of Swan Island, 1965 Print
    1941 Swan Island
    1965 Print · USGS
    Hancock County in the early 1940s is captured in this survey of the river-carved ridges along the Clinch River. Researchers can locate dozens of family landmarks, from Lawson Mill and Manning Ferry to the Barnard Cem and Williams Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1942 Map of Swan Island
    1942 Map of Swan Island
    1942 Swan Island
    1942 Print · USGS
    The ridges of East Tennessee meet the winding Clinch River during the early 1940s, a time when ferries and mills still served rural Hancock and Grainger counties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Barnard Cem, Lawson Mill, and Manning Ferry.

  24. 1942 Map of Howard Quarter, 1957 Print
    1942 Map of Howard Quarter, 1957 Print
    1942 Howard Quarter
    1957 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Claiborne and Hancock counties are shown here in the early 1940s as the Norris Reservoir transformed the winding Clinch River. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural life at Howard Quarter, Seal Chapel, and Mallicoat Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1943 Map of Howard Quarter, 1946 Print
    1943 Map of Howard Quarter, 1946 Print
    1943 Howard Quarter
    1946 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Claiborne and Grainger Counties are defined here by the winding Clinch River and the early influence of the Norris Reservoir. Researchers can trace ancestral sites like Pearson Cem and old community hubs including Howard Quarter Sch and Seal Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

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