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1930s Maps of Johnson County, Tennessee

Explore 28 historic maps of Johnson County from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Johnson County's landscape evolved across the 1930s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1930s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Johnson County's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.

Johnson County, TN maps

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  1. 1935 Map of Watauga Valley
    1935 Map of Watauga Valley
    1935 Watauga Valley
    1935 Print · USGS
    Upper East Tennessee's river valleys and mountain ridges are documented here during the mid-thirties, centered on the growing industrial hub of Elizabethton. Researchers can locate numerous vanished landmarks, from the Manganese Mine to rural schoolhouses like Caldwell Springs Sch.
  4. 1935 Map of Doe
    1935 Map of Doe
    1935 Doe
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee mountains at the height of the New Deal era reveal a network of high-country hollows and valley settlements. Genealogists can trace the rural communities of Doeville, Pandora, and Doe Valley alongside landmarks like Campbell Cem.
  7. 1935 Map of Grayson
    1935 Map of Grayson
    1935 Grayson
    1935 Print · USGS
    The high tri-state ridges of Washington County, Tennessee, and neighboring Virginia are shown here just before the mid-century. Genealogists and hikers can trace old mountain paths through Cut Laurel Gap, find the State Line Sch, and locate the Norfolk and Western rail line near Green Cove.
  10. 1935 Map of Baldwin Gap
    1935 Map of Baldwin Gap
    1935 Baldwin Gap
    1935 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of the Tennessee and North Carolina border come into focus in the mid-1930s. Genealogists can trace early mountain life through the sites of Snyder Chapel, Curds Sch, and the isolated Wallace Cem.
  13. 1935 Map of Carter
    1935 Map of Carter
    1935 Carter
    1935 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1930s, the Stony Creek valley in Carter County was a landscape of small farms and active mineral extraction. Genealogists and historians can locate community centers like Unaka Sch and Winner alongside industrial sites like the Hodge Ore Bank.
  16. 1935 Map of Mount Rogers
    1935 Map of Mount Rogers
    1935 Mount Rogers
    1935 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of Grayson and Smyth Counties are documented here in the mid-1930s as the Appalachian Trail was being established across Mount Rogers. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of mountain life at Konnarock, the Iron Mountain Boys Sch, and Taylors Valley.
  19. 1935 Map of Doe Mountain
    1935 Map of Doe Mountain
    1935 Doe Mountain
    1935 Print · USGS
    Mountain City and the Watauga River valley appear here in the mid-1930s, just before major hydroelectric projects transformed the landscape. Researchers can trace the original river towns of Butler and Elk Mills, or locate family landmarks like Shouns Chapel Sch and Doeville P O Doe Sta.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1935 Map of Sherwood
    1935 Map of Sherwood
    1935 Sherwood
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee and North Carolina high country comes into focus in the mid-1930s, showing a network of mountain coves and river crossings. Researchers can locate remote schools and family burial sites like Glendale Sch, Ivory Ridge Sch, and the Cove Creek Cem.
  25. 1935 Map of Butler
    1935 Map of Butler
    1935 Butler
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Watauga River valley in the mid-1930s is caught here in its original state before TVA projects transformed the region. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint the original sites of Butler, Watauga Academy, and cemeteries like Green Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1935 Map of Laurel Bloomery
    1935 Map of Laurel Bloomery
    1935 Laurel Bloomery
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee and Virginia borderlands are shown here in the mid-1930s as federal conservation efforts were taking hold in the mountains. Researchers can locate old CCC camps like Camp McArthur CCC, rural churches such as Wesley Chapel, and the original path of the Appalachian Trail.
  31. 1935 Map of River Knobs
    1935 Map of River Knobs
    1935 River Knobs
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and Tennessee borderlands come alive in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of river forks and mountain ridges. Trace the early Appalachian Trail, locate Great Depression-era sites like CCC Camp Shelby, and find family history at Knotts Cem.
  34. 1935 Map of Zionville
    1935 Map of Zionville
    1935 Zionville
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee and North Carolina borderlands are captured here in the mid-1930s as high-country roads began to improve. Genealogists and hikers can trace old routes through the Gap of Rich Mtn or locate small settlements like Trade and Silverstone.
  37. 1935 Map of Fish Springs
    1935 Map of Fish Springs
    1935 Fish Springs
    1935 Print · USGS
    Northeast Tennessee in the mid-1930s was a landscape of steep mountain ridges and river-valley settlements on the eve of significant TVA changes. Researchers can trace the path of the SOUTHERN RAILWAY through Fish Springs, find remote schools like Horseshoe Sch, and locate industrial landmarks such as the LIME KILN.
  40. 1935 Map of Shady Valley
    1935 Map of Shady Valley
    1935 Shady Valley
    1935 Print · USGS
    The mountains of East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia are shown here in the mid-1930s as the New Deal era began. Genealogists can trace family names at Denton Valley Sch, Crandull P O, and the C C C Camp Shelby work site.
  43. 1935 Map of Mountain City
    1935 Map of Mountain City
    1935 Mountain City
    1935 Print · USGS
    Upper East Tennessee's mountain valleys are captured here in the mid-1930s, centered on the bustling county seat and its surrounding rail-fed hamlets. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Vaughtsville P O, Crackers Neck, and Shouns Chapel Sch.
  46. 1938 Map of Laurel Bloomery
    1938 Map of Laurel Bloomery
    1938 Laurel Bloomery
    1938 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee-Virginia borderlands near Johnson County come alive in this late 1930s survey of the mountain gaps and forest camps. Genealogists can trace family lines through Gentry Cem and Cornett Cem or locate old community hubs like Laurel Bloomery and CCC Camp Mc Arthur.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1938 Map of Carter
    1938 Map of Carter
    1938 Carter
    1938 Print · USGS
    Upper East Tennessee's mountain hollows and river valleys are captured here in the late thirties as small communities thrived along the water. Genealogists can trace family roots at Grindstaff Cem, find old school sites like Midway Sch, and follow the early path of the Appalachian Trail.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1938 Map of Shady Valley
    1938 Map of Shady Valley
    1938 Shady Valley
    1938 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and Tennessee borderlands appear here in the late thirties, dominated by ridge-and-valley settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots through Denton Valley Sch, Blevins CEM, and the presence of CCC Camp Shelby.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1938 Map of Butler
    1938 Map of Butler
    1938 Butler
    1938 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee-North Carolina border country is documented here just before major landscape shifts, centered on the river confluence at Butler. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural institutions including Watauga Academy, Dugger Cem, and the Sink Valley Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1938 Map of Sherwood
    1938 Map of Sherwood
    1938 Sherwood
    1938 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of Watauga County and the Tennessee border are captured here just before the Second World War. Researchers can trace ancestral locations through numerous mountain churches and schools, including Henson Chapel, Mabel, and Beaverdam School.
    5 unique versions available
  61. 1938 Map of Fish Springs
    1938 Map of Fish Springs
    1938 Fish Springs
    1938 Print · USGS
    The Watauga River valley in East Tennessee is shown here in the late 1930s, featuring the winding Southern Railway and the original townsite of Butler. Local historians can trace family-named landmarks and rural hubs like Fish Springs and Campbell Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1938 Map of Mountain City
    1938 Map of Mountain City
    1938 Mountain City
    1938 Print · USGS
    Johnson County in the late thirties is a landscape of mountain hollows and rail-connected settlements. Genealogists and researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Vaughtsville PO, Crackers Neck, and Kettlefoot Lookout Tower.
    7 unique versions available
  67. 1938 Map of Doe
    1938 Map of Doe
    1938 Doe
    1938 Print · USGS
    Upper East Tennessee high country in the late 1930s is revealed here through its network of mountain gaps and valley settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Pandora and Doeville, locating family landmarks like Morley Cem and Little Doe Ch.
    6 unique versions available
  70. 1938 Map of Baldwin Gap, 1957 Print
    1938 Map of Baldwin Gap, 1957 Print
    1938 Baldwin Gap
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of the Blue Ridge along the Tennessee and North Carolina border were surveyed in the late thirties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Hemlock, Wallace Cem, and rural institutions like Curd Sch and Snyder Chapel.
  73. 1938 Map of Grayson, 1957 Print
    1938 Map of Grayson, 1957 Print
    1938 Grayson
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Appalachian high country at the junction of Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina comes into focus in the late 1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side life along the Norfolk and Western and locate landmarks like Waldener Grove Ch and the Sutherland Cem.
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