1980s Maps of Rhea County, Tennessee

Explore 4 historic maps of Rhea County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Rhea County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, 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 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Rhea County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Rhea County, TN maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Mc Minnville
    1981 Map of Mc Minnville
    1981 Mc Minnville
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Cumberland Plateau and the Sequatchie Valley meet in this early 1980s look at Warren and White Counties. Researchers can locate vanished rural landmarks like Hutchins College, the old rail stops of the Tennessee Central, and Mount Zion Cem.

  2. 1981 Map of Cleveland
    1981 Map of Cleveland
    1981 Cleveland
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southeast Tennessee and Western North Carolina are documented here in the early eighties, as the Tennessee Valley Authority managed the region's vast river and forest resources. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern and Louisville and Nashville or locate industrial sites in the Copper Basin and settlements like Ducktown.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 1988 Map of Chattanooga, 1991 Print
    1988 Map of Chattanooga, 1991 Print
    1988 Chattanooga
    1991 Print · USGS
    Southeast Tennessee at the end of the 1980s reveals a complex landscape of deep river valleys and high coal-rich plateaus. Researchers can trace the legacy of the L & N RR through Tracy City or locate the sprawling Strip Mines near Whitwell.

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