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1950s Maps of Knoxville, Tennessee

Explore 20 historic maps of Knoxville 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 Knoxville's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Knoxville's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Knoxville, TN maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 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.
  40. 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.
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 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.
  55. 1958 Map of Corbin
    1958 Map of Corbin
    1958 Corbin
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Upper Cumberland borderlands appear in the late 1950s as massive reservoirs and early atomic-era growth reshape the region. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks near Lake Cumberland, Oak Ridge, and the Cumberland National Forest.
  58. 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.
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