Old Maps of Cookeville, Tennessee for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Cookeville with 31 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Cookeville has changed over the decades.


Cookeville, TN maps

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  1. 1897 Map of Standingstone
    1897 Map of Standingstone
    1897 Standingstone
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Upper Cumberland Plateau at the end of the 19th century shows a landscape of deep coves and rising rail towns. Trace the early tracks of the Nashville and Knoxville railroad or find family roots near Livingston, Standingstone, and the Cedar Springs church.

  2. 1898 Map of Standingstone
    1898 Map of Standingstone
    1898 Standingstone
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Cumberland Plateau of Middle Tennessee comes alive in the late nineteenth century, showing the isolated settlements and early industry of the western mountains. Trace the route of the Nashville and Knoxville RR through Monterey or locate family-named coves like Johnson Cove and Deck Cove.
    8 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of Cookeville
    1943 Map of Cookeville
    1943 Cookeville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Middle Tennessee during the early 1940s reveals a landscape defined by the Tennessee Central Railroad and the ascent to the Cumberland Plateau. Trace local heritage through rural settlements like Silver Point and Bloomington Springs or the river crossing at Hodge Ferry.

  4. 1944 Map of Cookeville
    1944 Map of Cookeville
    1944 Cookeville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Upper Tennessee during the war years shows a landscape shaped by deep river gorges and the rising Cumberland Plateau. Researchers can trace old mountain settlements like Bon Air or locate river landmarks such as Hodge Ferry and Burgess Falls Dam.

  5. 1953 Map of Cookeville East, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Cookeville East, 1955 Print
    1953 Cookeville East
    1955 Print · USGS
    Putnam and Overton counties are captured here in the early fifties, centered on the growing rail and road hub of Cookeville. Researchers can trace the path of the Tennessee Central Railroad and find long-established rural landmarks like Post Oak Ch, Heprys Chapel, and Swallows Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of Cookeville West, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Cookeville West, 1955 Print
    1953 Cookeville West
    1955 Print · USGS
    Putnam County's mid-century landscape is centered here on the growth of Cookeville and its surrounding hill country. Genealogists and historians can trace family homesteads through numerous landmarks like the Junior Military Academy, Mc Broom Chapel, and Pilot Knob.
    6 unique versions available

  7. 1956 Map of Burgess Falls, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Burgess Falls, 1957 Print
    1956 Burgess Falls
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee highlands on the Putnam and White county line appear here in the mid-fifties, centered on the Falling Water River. Researchers can trace rural life through dozens of local landmarks like Taylors Seminary, Burgess Falls, and Macedonia.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of Dry Valley, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Dry Valley, 1957 Print
    1956 Dry Valley
    1957 Print · USGS
    White and Putnam counties in the mid-1950s feature a landscape of highland ridges and deep valley sinks. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family-named landmarks like Goffton, Stone Seminary, and Phifer Mountain Ch across this detailed terrain.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 1982 Map of Cookeville, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Cookeville, 1983 Print
    1982 Cookeville
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Upper Cumberland region comes into focus during the early eighties as Cookeville and its surrounding counties adapt to new reservoirs and highways. Researchers can trace the Louisville and Nashville rail line and locate landmarks like Tennessee Technological University and Standing Stone State Forest.

  12. 2010 Map of Dry Valley, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Dry Valley, 2010 Print
    2010 Dry Valley
    2010 Print · USGS
    This part of Putnam County is captured in the early twenty-first century as its rural character and complex topography remain well-defined. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through Robinson Chapel Cemetery, Hill Cemetery, and the settlement at Key.

  13. 2010 Map of Cookeville East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cookeville East, 2010 Print
    2010 Cookeville East
    2010 Print · USGS
    The eastern edges of Cookeville and the town of Algood are captured here during a time of steady growth in the 2010s. Genealogists can locate numerous family burial sites such as Quarles Cemetery and Pearson Cemetery, or trace the historic Spring Creek Oil Field.

  14. 2010 Map of Burgess Falls, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Burgess Falls, 2010 Print
    2010 Burgess Falls
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Burgess Falls region in the 2010s reveals a rural landscape defined by the Falling Water River and numerous family cemeteries. Genealogists can trace roots through local landmarks like Elrod Cemetery, Dobbs Cemetery, and the settlement of Huntland.

  15. 2010 Map of Cookeville West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cookeville West, 2010 Print
    2010 Cookeville West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Cookeville and its western rural fringes are captured in this 2010 survey as the city expands toward the Highland Rim. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous burial sites like Double Springs Cemetery, Whitson Cemetery, and the historic Bloomington Springs Post Office.

  16. 2013 Map of Dry Valley, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Dry Valley, 2013 Print
    2013 Dry Valley
    2013 Print · USGS
    Putnam County hill country in the early 2000s is defined by its deep coves and rising mountains. Researchers can trace the rural layout of Goffton, find local landmarks like Maddux Farm, and locate the unique karst feature of the Big Sink.

  17. 2013 Map of Burgess Falls, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Burgess Falls, 2013 Print
    2013 Burgess Falls
    2013 Print · USGS
    The rural Tennessee plateau south of Cookeville comes into focus in this early twenty-first-century survey. Researchers can trace family-named crossroads and water features, from the banks of Burgess Falls Lake to settlements like Bakers Crossroads and Macedonia.

  18. 2013 Map of Cookeville West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cookeville West, 2013 Print
    2013 Cookeville West
    2013 Print · USGS
    The western edges of Cookeville and the surrounding Tennessee highlands are shown here in the early 2010s as the area transitioned from rural valleys to residential suburbs. Researchers can find well-known landmarks like Cummins Falls and Cane Creek Lake alongside smaller communities such as Bloomington Springs and Oakdale.

  19. 2013 Map of Cookeville East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cookeville East, 2013 Print
    2013 Cookeville East
    2013 Print · USGS
    East of Cookeville in the early 2010s, this area shows a blend of suburban growth and traditional Highland Rim industry. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Verble Mountain and Wiser Hollow or locate the Spring Creek Oil Field.

  20. 2016 Map of Cookeville West, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Cookeville West, 2016 Print
    2016 Cookeville West
    2016 Print · USGS
    The western edges of Cookeville and the rolling hills of Putnam County come into focus during this period of modernization. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous burial sites like Smyrna Cem and Stewart Cem, or locate historic hubs such as Bloomington Springs and Shiloh.

  21. 2016 Map of Burgess Falls, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Burgess Falls, 2016 Print
    2016 Burgess Falls
    2016 Print · USGS
    South of Cookeville in the mid-2010s, the landscape follows the descent of the Falling Water River toward the rugged breaks of the Highland Rim. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Howell Cemetery, One Grand Field, and the community of Macedonia.

  22. 2016 Map of Dry Valley, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Dry Valley, 2016 Print
    2016 Dry Valley
    2016 Print · USGS
    The eastern fringes of the Tennessee Highlands meet the secluded coves of the Plateau in the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through several rural burial sites, including Robinson Chapel Cem, Cherry Creek Cem, and Board Valley Cem.

  23. 2016 Map of Cookeville East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Cookeville East, 2016 Print
    2016 Cookeville East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Cookeville and the rugged Algood area come to life in the mid-2010s as suburban development climbs toward the plateau. Genealogists can locate several family-named landmarks and burial sites, including Robinson Cem, Quarles Cem, and Lyles Cem.

  24. 2019 Map of Cookeville East, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Cookeville East, 2019 Print
    2019 Cookeville East
    2019 Print · USGS
    Cookeville and the eastern hills of Putnam County are captured here during a period of sustained growth. Researchers can trace family history at numerous burial sites like Norris Cem or locate rural landmarks near Algood and Jeremiah.

  25. 2019 Map of Burgess Falls, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Burgess Falls, 2019 Print
    2019 Burgess Falls
    2019 Print · USGS
    Southern Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland plateau appear here in the late twenty-teens, showing a landscape defined by the Falling Water River. Genealogists can trace family burial sites like Hitchcock Cem and Harris Cem or locate rural crossroads at Ditty and Macedonia.

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