1900s (20th Century) Maps of Monroe County, Tennessee

Explore 86 historic maps of Monroe County 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Monroe County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Monroe County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Monroe County, TN maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1914 Map of Murphy
    1914 Map of Murphy
    1914 Murphy
    1914 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee-North Carolina borderlands come to life in this early twentieth-century survey, showcasing a landscape of mountain ridges and river-driven commerce. Researchers can trace the Louisville and Nashville Railroad to old stops like Apalachia Sta or locate the historic Prince Ferry and White Cliff Springs.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1927 Map of Big Junction
    1927 Map of Big Junction
    1927 Big Junction
    1927 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee-North Carolina high country comes alive in this late 1920s survey of the Unicoi Mountains. Trace old mountain routes and clearings like Whigg Cabin, Stratton Meadow, and the headwaters of the Tellico River.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1933 Map of Haw Knob
    1933 Map of Haw Knob
    1933 Haw Knob
    1933 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee-North Carolina borderlands come alive in this early 1930s survey, showing the deep creek valleys and high peaks of the southern mountains. Researchers can find old community hubs like Tallassee Sch, Ballplay Ch, and the remote Hemlock Lookout.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1933 Map of Whiteoak Flats
    1933 Map of Whiteoak Flats
    1933 Whiteoak Flats
    1933 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee and North Carolina borderlands come into focus in the early 1930s, showing the high ridges and creek valleys before modern development. Genealogists and hikers can trace old routes near Pleasant Grove Church, Jeffrey, and the summits of the Unicoi Mountains.

  6. 1933 Map of Bald River Falls
    1933 Map of Bald River Falls
    1933 Bald River Falls
    1933 Print · USGS
    Monroe County, Tennessee, is shown in the mid-1930s as a high-altitude mountain landscape where early forest management and rural education intersect. Researchers can locate the Waucheesi Lookout Tower and old school sites like Blackankle Sch and Waucheesi Sch among the winding creeks.

  7. 1933 Map of Rafter
    1933 Map of Rafter
    1933 Rafter
    1933 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was a landscape of remote mountain schools and country churches in the early 1930s. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Glenndale Sch, Quaker Ch, and small crossroads like Acorn and Tariffville.

  8. 1934 Map of Mount Vernon
    1934 Map of Mount Vernon
    1934 Mount Vernon
    1934 Print · USGS
    Monroe County mountain life in the mid-1930s centered on the ridges of the Cherokee National Forest and the banks of the Tellico River. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and community hubs like Belltown P O, Stakely Mill, and the Old Prospect Cem.

  9. 1934 Map of Mecca
    1934 Map of Mecca
    1934 Mecca
    1934 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was a land of steep ridges and creek-side settlements in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of mountain life through landmarks like White Cliff Springs, Oldman Mill, and the Rural Vale School.

  10. 1934 Map of McDaniel Bald
    1934 Map of McDaniel Bald
    1934 McDaniel Bald
    1934 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina and Tennessee borderlands appear here in the mid-1930s, showing a network of high-elevation gaps and remote mountain schools. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Bryson Cem, Ebenezer, and schools including Owl Creek Sch and Davis Creek Sch.

  11. 1934 Map of Unaka
    1934 Map of Unaka
    1934 Unaka
    1934 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County at the height of the New Deal era reveals a mountain landscape defined by the winding Hiwassee River and remote forest settlements. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Buckberry Sch, Bethel Cem, and the depression-era CCC Camp No F 11.

  12. 1934 Map of Englewood
    1934 Map of Englewood
    1934 Englewood
    1934 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1930s, the McMinn County countryside was a network of rail-side settlements and upland farms. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous rural landmarks like Isbell Cem, McConkey Sch, and New Bethel Ch.

  13. 1934 Map of Murphy
    1934 Map of Murphy
    1934 Murphy
    1934 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina during the mid-thirties reveals a mountain landscape transitioning from resource extraction to managed forest. Researchers can trace family roots at Old Friendship Cem or locate industrial sites like Culberson Mine and Regal Sta.

  14. 1934 Map of Tellico Plains
    1934 Map of Tellico Plains
    1934 Tellico Plains
    1934 Print · USGS
    Monroe County mountain life is captured here in the mid-thirties, showing the rail and river economy of the Tellico River valley. Researchers can trace old mountain schools and family sites like Atkins Sch, Murphys Mill, and Leonards Chapel.

  15. 1935 Map of Niota
    1935 Map of Niota
    1935 Niota
    1935 Print · USGS
    Niota and the surrounding McMinn County countryside are shown here in the mid-1930s as the rail and highway network began to modernize the region. Researchers can locate early rural landmarks like Murphys Store, the Flume Mill, and several country schools including Pine Grove Sch.

  16. 1935 Map of Tellico
    1935 Map of Tellico
    1935 Tellico
    1935 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was a landscape of mountain ridges and remote outposts in the mid-1930s, anchored by the rail hub at Tellico Plains. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Carpenter Cem, Oldman Mill, and the Rural Vale School.

  17. 1935 Map of Meadow
    1935 Map of Meadow
    1935 Meadow
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Little Tennessee River riverfront was still defined by historic crossings in the mid-1930s before modern bridges changed the landscape. You can trace early family landholdings and community sites like Morganton Ferry, Unitia Sch, and Greenback.

  18. 1935 Map of Calderwood
    1935 Map of Calderwood
    1935 Calderwood
    1935 Print · USGS
    Blount County and the Little Tennessee River valley are documented here in the mid-1930s as industrial power and conservation efforts reshaped the region. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites in Happy Valley, Strawberry Hollow, and the rural community around Redtop Ch.

  19. 1935 Map of Philadelphia
    1935 Map of Philadelphia
    1935 Philadelphia
    1935 Print · USGS
    Eastern Tennessee valley life comes into focus as the Tennessee Valley Authority begins its work. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Snows School, Reed Spring Church, and the settlement of Adolphus.

  20. 1935 Map of Tapoco
    1935 Map of Tapoco
    1935 Tapoco
    1935 Print · USGS
    The border of North Carolina and Tennessee comes alive in the 1930s as massive hydroelectric projects reshape the high country. Trace the early Appalachian Trail through Deals Gap alongside industrial landmarks like Cheoah Dam and Tapoco.

  21. 1935 Map of Tallassee
    1935 Map of Tallassee
    1935 Tallassee
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Little Tennessee River valley comes to life in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of mountain ridges and riverside settlements before major dam projects changed the river's course. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Quaker Cem, Jones Cem, and small rural centers like Wellsville or Tallassee.

  22. 1935 Map of Vonore
    1935 Map of Vonore
    1935 Vonore
    1935 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of eastern Tennessee are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing the early infrastructure of Monroe and Loudon counties. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Bacon Ferry, the Fort Loudoun Monument, and Trigonia Sch.

  23. 1936 Map of Madisonville
    1936 Map of Madisonville
    1936 Madisonville
    1936 Print · USGS
    Madisonville and the surrounding Monroe County countryside are captured here during the transformative mid-thirties era of rural electrification. Researchers can trace the grounds of Hiwassee College or locate vanished local landmarks like Hopewell Springs and Sequoyah Sch.

  24. 1936 Map of Sweetwater
    1936 Map of Sweetwater
    1936 Sweetwater
    1936 Print · USGS
    Sweetwater and the surrounding valley are shown here in the mid-1930s as the Tennessee Valley Authority began its regional work. Researchers can locate numerous vanished rural landmarks, including Tennessee Military Institute, Christianburg, and schools like High Point Sch and Liberality Sch.

  25. 1936 Map of Ducktown
    1936 Map of Ducktown
    1936 Ducktown
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee and North Carolina borderlands come to life in the mid-1930s as the Copper Basin mining boom reaches its peak. Researchers can locate vanished infrastructure like the Tennessee Copper Co RR and legendary sites including the Burra Burra Mine and Kimsey Junior College.

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