1960s Maps of Polk County, Tennessee

Explore 12 historic maps of Polk County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Polk County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Polk County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Polk County, TN maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 1961 Map of Rome
    1961 Map of Rome
    1961 Rome
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northwest Georgia and neighboring Tennessee and Alabama are shown here at a moment of significant mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Central of Georgia or locate landmarks within Chickamauga and Chattanooga Nat Military Park.

  3. 1963 Map of Rome
    1963 Map of Rome
    1963 Rome
    1963 Print · USGS
    The tri-state corner of Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee is captured here during a period of massive reservoir expansion and post-war growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Ry or locate landmarks like Fort Oglethorpe and Cloudland Canyon State Park.

  4. 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.

  5. 1964 Map of Calhoun, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Calhoun, 1966 Print
    1964 Calhoun
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Hiwassee River valley at the height of the sixties serves as a vital rail and river corridor for Charleston and Calhoun. Genealogists can trace family landmarks across the ridges, including Old Swafford Cem, Walnut Grove Ch, and Waldrop Store.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1966 Map of Parksville, 1970 Print
    1966 Map of Parksville, 1970 Print
    1966 Parksville
    1970 Print · USGS
    Southeast Tennessee is shown in the mid-1960s as a landscape of mountain ridges, river engineering, and timbered national forest. Genealogists can trace family roots at Old Fort Cem or Ball Play Ch Cem and locate rail stops like Oldfort and Conasauga.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1967 Map of Caney Creek, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Caney Creek, 1970 Print
    1967 Caney Creek
    1970 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Tennessee's mountainous borderlands are shown in detail during the late sixties, highlighting the industrial footprint of the Ocoee River. Researchers can locate Old Fairview Cem, the Ocoee Power Plant No 2, and historical routes like the Old Copper Road.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1967 Map of Oswald Dome, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Oswald Dome, 1970 Print
    1967 Oswald Dome
    1970 Print · USGS
    Polk County communities thrive along the river and rail lines during the late sixties. Researchers can trace family roots at Reliance, locate the Sileermine near Chilhowee Mountain, or find the Greasy Creek School and Parris Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1967 Map of Benton, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Benton, 1970 Print
    1967 Benton
    1970 Print · USGS
    Benton and the surrounding river bottoms are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by the Tennessee Valley Authority’s influence. Trace local history through the Nancy Ward Cem, the Old Federal Road, and rural stops like Benton Station.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1967 Map of Felker, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Felker, 1970 Print
    1967 Felker
    1970 Print · USGS
    Bradley County's rural uplands are shown in the late sixties, before modern development altered the local road network. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like McClure Cem, Swan Cem, and churches including Boanerges Ch and New Hope Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1967 Map of Etowah, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Etowah, 1970 Print
    1967 Etowah
    1970 Print · USGS
    The railroad-driven growth of McMinn County is on display in the mid-sixties, from the urban center of Etowah to the Cherokee National Forest. Researchers can trace the Old Federal Road or locate family sites like Delano Mill and Goodsprings Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1968 Map of Tennga, 1973 Print
    1968 Map of Tennga, 1973 Print
    1968 Tennga
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Georgia-Tennessee borderlands appear here in the late sixties, where rail lines and river valleys dictated the pace of life. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Cohutta Springs, Mt Sumac Ch, and the small siding at Cisco.
    3 unique versions available

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