1900s (20th Century) Maps of Holston Hills, Knoxville

Explore 24 historic maps of Holston Hills from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Holston Hills, Knoxville maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Maynardville
    1900 Map of Maynardville
    1900 Maynardville
    1900 Print · USGS
    East Tennessee was a world of river fords and mountain gaps at the turn of the century, dominated by the winding Clinch and Powell rivers. Genealogists can trace family roots through specific landmarks like Massongills Mill, Church Grove, and Sharps Chapel.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1901 Map of Knoxville
    1901 Map of Knoxville
    1901 Knoxville
    1901 Print · USGS
    The East Tennessee borderlands meet the high Smokies at the turn of the century. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and crossroads near Sevierville and Maryville, or find landmarks like Cade Cove and Gatlinburg before they became tourist hubs.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1935 Map of Knoxville
    1935 Map of Knoxville
    1935 Knoxville
    1935 Print · USGS
    Knoxville and its southern Blount County neighbors appear here in the mid-1930s as the TVA era begins. Researchers can trace family roots through Mt Olive Cem, locate the old Eastern State Hospital, or study the early layout of Sequoyah Hills.

  4. 1936 Map of Gorryton
    1936 Map of Gorryton
    1936 Gorryton
    1936 Print · USGS
    Northeast of Knoxville in the mid-1930s, the landscape was being reshaped by the newly flooded Norris Reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural landmarks, including Welch Mill, Big Ridge Park Cemetery, and the Southern Railway corridor.

  5. 1936 Map of Shooks Gap
    1936 Map of Shooks Gap
    1936 Shooks Gap
    1936 Print · USGS
    East of Knoxville in the mid-1930s, the confluence of the French Broad and Holston rivers shaped a landscape of ferry crossings and ridge-top farming. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Old Salem Cem, Whites Village, and the many rural schools like Anderson Sch.

  6. 1936 Map of John Sevier
    1936 Map of John Sevier
    1936 John Sevier
    1936 Print · USGS
    Knox County is captured here in the mid-thirties, showing the vital rail and river corridor east of Knoxville during the early TVA era. Researchers can trace family sites from Maloneyville to Mascot, locating landmarks like the Legg England Cem, John Sevier Sta, and Rising Sun Ch.

  7. 1940 Map of John Sevier
    1940 Map of John Sevier
    1940 John Sevier
    1940 Print · USGS
    Knox County at the start of the 1940s is defined by the Holston River and the industrial activity of the Southern railroad. Trace family sites like Clapps Chapel, the County Workhouse, and Ruggles Ferry Bridge before the landscape was fully reshaped by modern expansion.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1940 Map of Shooks Gap
    1940 Map of Shooks Gap
    1940 Shooks Gap
    1940 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the French Broad and Holston rivers defines this 1940 Knox County landscape just east of Knoxville. Genealogists can trace family sites at Asbury Cem, find the Riverdale Ferry crossing, or locate old schoolhouses like New Prospect Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. 1960 Map of Knoxville
    1960 Map of Knoxville
    1960 Knoxville
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Southern Appalachians come alive in the 1950s, showing the intersection of new national park tourism and deep-rooted mountain industry. Trace old rail lines like the Clinchfield RR and find high-altitude landmarks from Mt Le Conte to the Cherokee Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1960 Map of Johnson City
    1960 Map of Johnson City
    1960 Johnson City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Upper East Tennessee and the surrounding tri-state area are shown in the mid-fifties during the height of the TVA reservoir era. Trace the industrial rail lines of the Southern and Louisville and Nashville between Kingsport and Johnson City.

  17. 1963 Map of Johnson City
    1963 Map of Johnson City
    1963 Johnson City
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Tri-Cities and the surrounding Appalachian ridges are shown in detail during the early sixties, highlighting the era's vital rail and river networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Clinchfield RR and locate settlements from Rogersville to Elizabethton.

  18. 1964 Map of Knoxville
    1964 Map of Knoxville
    1964 Knoxville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Southern Appalachians and Great Smokies are captured here during the mid-sixties, showing the rugged borderlands of Tennessee and North Carolina. Researchers can trace historic mountain routes like U S 441, the expanse of Pisgah National Forest, and the growing footprints of Asheville and Knoxville.

  19. 1966 Map of John Sevier, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of John Sevier, 1968 Print
    1966 John Sevier
    1968 Print · USGS
    Northeast of Knoxville in the mid-1960s, the Holston River valley served as a critical nexus for industrial rail and rural community life. Researchers can trace family sites like Maloneyville Cem, locate the old County farm, or explore the rail yards at John Sevier.

  20. 1966 Map of Shooks Gap, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Shooks Gap, 1968 Print
    1966 Shooks Gap
    1968 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Knoxville in the mid-sixties, the river valley landscape shows a mix of industrial quarrying and suburban growth. Genealogists can trace family connections at Hendron Chapel, Asbury Cem, and schools like Mountain View School.

  21. 1978 Map of John Sevier
    1978 Map of John Sevier
    1978 John Sevier
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee Valley northeast of Knoxville comes alive in the late seventies, showing a landscape shaped by the Holston River and heavy rail operations. Genealogists can trace family names at Old Poor Farm Cem or Shell Cem and locate historic rural hubs like Maloneyville.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1979 Map of Shooks Gap
    1979 Map of Shooks Gap
    1979 Shooks Gap
    1979 Print · USGS
    East of Knoxville in the late seventies, this region showcases the confluence of the Holston and French Broad rivers. Genealogists can trace family roots at Asbury Cem or Shook Cem, while historians can locate old landmarks like Meades Quarry and Gap Creek School.
    4 unique versions available

  23. 1981 Map of Morristown
    1981 Map of Morristown
    1981 Morristown
    1981 Print · USGS
    East Tennessee's ridge-and-valley corridor is captured here in the early eighties, showing the region's transformation by TVA reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Alpha Ch, follow the Southern Railway, or locate the Young Mine.

  24. 1983 Map of Knoxville, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Knoxville, 1984 Print
    1983 Knoxville
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee valley and the rising Smokies are captured here in the early eighties, showing the region as the tourism and transit hub of the Southern Appalachians. Researchers can trace the layout of the University of Tennessee or locate rural landmarks like Shady Grove Ch and Pleasant Hill Cem.

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