Old Maps of Fairview, Tennessee for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Fairview. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Fairview, TN maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Kingston
    1887 Map of Kingston
    1887 Kingston
    1887 Print · USGS
    Central Tennessee in the late nineteenth century was a world of river landings and new rail lines. Genealogists can trace family roots through riverside sites like Sevier's Ferry or rural hubs like Bogges X Roads and Ten Mile Stand.

  2. 1891 Map of Kingston
    1891 Map of Kingston
    1891 Kingston
    1891 Print · USGS
    Eastern Tennessee in the 1890s reveals a river-driven economy at the edge of the Cumberland Plateau. Genealogists can trace early crossings and landings such as Mc Elwee's Ferry and Pinhook Landing, or locate vanished crossroads like Kemmers Old Stand.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1893 Map of Kingston, 1905 Print
    1893 Map of Kingston, 1905 Print
    1893 Kingston
    1905 Print · USGS
    Eastern Tennessee at the end of the nineteenth century is a landscape of mountain gaps and vital river landings. Researchers can trace early river crossings like Jackson Ferry, the path of the Cincinnati Southern Railroad, and settlements like Rhea Springs and Kingston.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1935 Map of Decatur
    1935 Map of Decatur
    1935 Decatur
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River valley in Meigs County was undergoing significant change in the mid-1930s as the TVA began modernizing the region. Local researchers can trace family roots through numerous river landmarks like Vineyard Landing and rural centers such as Bogles Chapel or Decatur.

  5. 1942 Map of Decatur, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Decatur, 1962 Print
    1942 Decatur
    1962 Print · USGS
    Meigs County at the dawn of the hydroelectric era shows the Tennessee River transitioning into a reservoir system. Genealogists can trace family-named sites like Johns Chapel and Old Goodfield Cem near the newly formed Chickamauga Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1943 Map of Decatur, 1946 Print
    1943 Map of Decatur, 1946 Print
    1943 Decatur
    1946 Print · USGS
    Meigs County was undergoing a massive transformation in the early 1940s as the Tennessee River was harnessed for power and navigation. Researchers can locate dozens of ancestral sites, from Kings Mill and Pinhook Ferry to rural schools like Fairview Sch.

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 1960 Map of Chattanooga
    1960 Map of Chattanooga
    1960 Chattanooga
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southeast Tennessee and the southern Appalachians are shown here at the height of the river-management era. You can trace the valley rail lines and locate Lookout Mountain and the expansive waters of Chickamauga Reservoir.

  11. 1964 Map of Chattanooga
    1964 Map of Chattanooga
    1964 Chattanooga
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southeast Tennessee and the western Carolinas appear in the mid-sixties as a powerhouse of river-driven industry and mountain wilderness. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town lineages along the Southern Ry or locate family landmarks near Watts Bar Lake and Tellico Plains.

  12. 1973 Map of Decatur, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Decatur, 1975 Print
    1973 Decatur
    1975 Print · USGS
    Meigs County at the start of the 1970s shows a landscape transformed by the TVA's massive river projects and the rise of nuclear power. Researchers can trace family sites like Porter-Ward Cem or locate the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant while it was still under construction.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1981 Map of Watts Bar Lake, 1984 Print
    1981 Map of Watts Bar Lake, 1984 Print
    1981 Watts Bar Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    East Tennessee's river valleys and industrial corridors are captured here during the expansion of the TVA power system in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Southern Railway and the development of Watts Bar Lake and Tellico Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 2022 Map of Decatur, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Decatur, 2022 Print
    2022 Decatur
    2022 Print · USGS
    Meigs County and the Tennessee River valley are shown here in the contemporary era, centered on the seat of Decatur. Family historians can trace local roots through dozens of sites like Old Goodfield Cem or the riverfront landing at Breedenton.

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