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1950s Maps of Knox County, Tennessee

Explore 27 historic maps of Knox County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Knox County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Knox County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Knox County, TN maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Luttrell, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Luttrell, 1954 Print
    1952 Luttrell
    1954 Print · USGS
    Northeast of Knoxville in the early fifties, this area shows a landscape defined by the ridgelines of Clinch Mountain and the Holston River. Researchers can trace numerous family cemeteries and local institutions such as Cedar Ford Church, Lea Springs, and the Southern railroad line.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1952 Map of Graveston, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Graveston, 1954 Print
    1952 Graveston
    1954 Print · USGS
    Union and Knox Counties are shown in the early fifties as the rural landscape of East Tennessee maintained its tight-knit network of ridge-side farms and rail-line towns. Genealogists can trace family names across dozens of sites like the Alder Springs Cemetery, Bullrun School, and the community of Corryton.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1952 Map of Norris, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Norris, 1955 Print
    1952 Norris
    1955 Print · USGS
    East Tennessee during the early fifties reveals a landscape shaped by the TVA and deep-rooted rural communities. Family historians can locate dozens of burial grounds and local landmarks like Norris Dam, Sinking Springs Church, and Andersonville.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1952 Map of Powell, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Powell, 1955 Print
    1952 Powell
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Knox and Anderson counties are defined here by their parallel ridges and the deep-rooted communities settled between them. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Sartin Cemetery, Carpenter School, and the distinctive Lonesome Dove Church.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1952 Map of Big Ridge Park, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Big Ridge Park, 1955 Print
    1952 Big Ridge Park
    1955 Print · USGS
    The ridge-and-valley country of East Tennessee is captured here in the early fifties as the reservoir era matured. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through New Loyston Cemetery, Arevilo School, and the settlements of Paulette and Warwicktown.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 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.
  19. 1953 Map of Lovell, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Lovell, 1954 Print
    1953 Lovell
    1954 Print · USGS
    Knox County in the early fifties shows a landscape of strategic importance and rural tradition as the Oak Ridge Area expanded. Genealogists can trace family names through Lebanon Cemetery, Grigsby Chapel, and the settlement at Farragut.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1953 Map of Fountain City, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Fountain City, 1954 Print
    1953 Fountain City
    1954 Print · USGS
    North of Knoxville in the early fifties, the landscape was a mix of ridgeline farms and growing suburbs like Fountain City. Genealogists can locate family burial plots at Mayes Chapel Cemetery and landmarks like the Dante School or Beverly Hills Sanatorium.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1953 Map of Shooks Gap, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Shooks Gap, 1954 Print
    1953 Shooks Gap
    1954 Print · USGS
    East of Knoxville in the early fifties, the landscape was a mix of river-bottom farms and rising suburban development. Genealogists can find family landmarks like McCammon Cemetery, industrial sites at Meades Quarry, and the historic Riverdale Ferry crossing.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1953 Map of John Sevier, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of John Sevier, 1954 Print
    1953 John Sevier
    1954 Print · USGS
    Knox County is captured in the early fifties as the river-and-rail economy defined the eastern edge of Knoxville. Researchers can trace family history through dozens of landmarks, including John Sevier Station, the Potters Field Cemetery, and the Rising Sun School.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1953 Map of Knoxville, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Knoxville, 1955 Print
    1953 Knoxville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Knoxville's mid-century skyline and riverfront are meticulously documented here just as the city's modern footprint was taking shape. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Knoxville College, the bustling Coster Yards, and family plots in National Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1953 Map of Bearden, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Bearden, 1955 Print
    1953 Bearden
    1955 Print · USGS
    West of Knoxville in the early fifties, this area shows a landscape transitioning from rural ridges to suburban communities. Trace family roots at Mars Hill Cemetery, the Blue Grass School, or along the busy tracks of the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
  37. 1953 Map of Wildwood, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Wildwood, 1955 Print
    1953 Wildwood
    1955 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, this portion of Blount County shows a landscape of family farms and mountain ridges along the Little River. Genealogists can trace family names at Headrick Cemetery and McCampbell Cemetery or locate community centers like Eusebia Church and the Klondike School.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 1953 Map of Louisville, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Louisville, 1955 Print
    1953 Louisville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Blount and Knox counties meet along the sprawling waters of the Tennessee River in the early fifties. Genealogists can trace family names at Louisville Cemetery and Jones Cemetery or find old rail stops at Miser Station and Pumpkin Center.
  43. 1953 Map of Maryville, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Maryville, 1955 Print
    1953 Maryville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Blount County undergoes rapid change in the early fifties as industry and aviation reshape the landscape near the Tennessee River. Genealogists can locate family names at Harris Cemetery, study Maryville College, or trace the rail lines through Rockford and Alcoa.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1953 Map of Bethel Valley, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Bethel Valley, 1955 Print
    1953 Bethel Valley
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Roane and Anderson counties are captured here as federal activity expands around the Oak Ridge area. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites like Gallaher Cemetery, the settlement of Wheat, and the early White Wing Bridge (Pontoon).
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1953 Map of Concord, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Concord, 1955 Print
    1953 Concord
    1955 Print · USGS
    East Tennessee's river valleys were undergoing a profound transformation in the early fifties as new reservoirs reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the flooded bends of the Tennessee River, locate family sites like Leeper Cemetery, and explore crossroads like Dixie Lee Junction or the rail town of Concord.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1953 Map of Boyds Creek, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Boyds Creek, 1955 Print
    1953 Boyds Creek
    1955 Print · USGS
    The French Broad River valley at the Sevier and Knox county line was a network of island farms and rural schoolhouses in the early fifties. Genealogists can trace family roots through the John Sevier Monument, Peters Mill, and the Harrison-Chilhowee Academy.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1953 Map of Mascot, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Mascot, 1958 Print
    1953 Mascot
    1958 Print · USGS
    East Tennessee river life and rail industry are captured here in the mid-fifties as the Andrew Johnson Highway was first being built. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Carter Mill, Wyricktown, and the McBee Cemetery.
  58. 1955 Map of Knoxville
    1955 Map of Knoxville
    1955 Knoxville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Southern Appalachians and the Smoky Mountains are shown here at a peak of mid-century development and conservation. Genealogists and historians can trace the early road networks connecting Gatlinburg, Waynesville, and the Cherokee Indian Reservation across the high ridges.
  61. 1955 Map of Johnson City
    1955 Map of Johnson City
    1955 Johnson City
    1955 Print · USGS
    East Tennessee and the bordering highlands of Virginia and Kentucky appear here during the post-war industrial boom. You can trace the complex network of mountain ridges and new TVA lakes, from Johnson City to the coalfields near Middlesboro and Lynch.
  64. 1956 Map of Corbin, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Corbin, 1966 Print
    1956 Corbin
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Kentucky and Tennessee borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region's shift toward modern interstate travel and reservoir development. Genealogists and historians can trace old community lines near Albany and Monticello or locate early rail junctions along the Southern and Tennessee Central lines.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1957 Map of Knoxville, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Knoxville, 1966 Print
    1957 Knoxville
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Southern Appalachians of Tennessee and North Carolina are mapped here during the mid-twentieth century as new highways reached the high country. Genealogists and historians can trace the topography between Knoxville and Asheville, locating family landmarks near Fontana Lake or along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 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
  73. 1957 Map of Johnson City, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Johnson City, 1966 Print
    1957 Johnson City
    1966 Print · USGS
    Upper East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia are shown here during the mid-sixties transition of the Appalachians. Researchers can trace the industrial rail hubs of Kingsport, the sprawling waters of Cherokee Lake, and the historic Cumberland Gap.
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