Old Maps of Shelby County, Tennessee for Metal Detecting
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Shelby County, TN maps
(221)- 1908 Map of Lake Cormorant, 1961 Print
1908 Lake Cormorant1961 Print · USGSThe Mississippi Delta's shifting landscape is captured here in the early twentieth century, showing a world of river landings and new rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Lake Cormorant, Glover, and the Morning Star Church. - 1912 Map of Lake Cormorant
1912 Lake Cormorant1912 Print · USGSDeSoto County and the Mississippi-Tennessee border are shown here in the early twentieth century as the rail-and-river economy flourished. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Lake Cormorant, locate the Morning Star Church, and find river landings like Norfolk Landing.3 unique versions available - 1916 Map of Memphis, 1954 Print
1916 Memphis1954 Print · USGSMemphis and the Mississippi River bottomlands appear here in the early twentieth century, showing a landscape shaped by river transport and rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like Barton Store, the Levi School, and the community of Mound City. - 1925 Map of Memphis
1925 Memphis1925 Print · USGSThe Memphis riverfront and its Arkansas neighbors are shown here in the mid-1920s as modern highway projects began to parallel the extensive rail network. Genealogists can locate family-named features like Bertons Store, Mound City School, and Plunkett Chapel. - 1927 Map of Memphis
1927 Memphis1927 Print · USGSMemphis and the Mississippi River bottomlands are captured here in the late twenties during a period of massive rail and river commerce. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Plunkett Chapel, Levi School, and the Bunker Hill cemetery.2 unique versions available - 1931 Map of Horseshoe Lake
1931 Horseshoe Lake1931 Print · USGSThe Mississippi Delta's shifting landscape is captured here in the early thirties, centered on the great oxbow of Horseshoe Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named tracts like the Tucker Plantation and Seyppel Plantation, alongside rural landmarks like the Y M C A Camp and Robinsonville. - 1931 Map of Jericho
1931 Jericho1931 Print · USGSThe Arkansas-Tennessee borderlands appear here in the early 1930s, defined by the winding Mississippi and its evolving islands. Genealogists and researchers can trace old river landings like Pecan Point, rail stops at Jericho, and the rural Mt Vernon Church. - 1932 Map of Horn Lake
1932 Horn Lake1932 Print · USGSNorthwest Mississippi and the river border come alive in the 1930s as the rail lines and river landings shaped local life. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Howards Store, Bynums Chapel, and Sunrise Sch and Ch near the banks of Horn Lake.3 unique versions available - 1935 Map of Horn Lake
1935 Horn Lake1935 Print · USGSThe Mississippi Delta and Tennessee borderlands meet here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of bluff-top farms and river-bottom bayous. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local landmarks like Morning Star Ch, Eudora, and Sunrise Sch.2 unique versions available - 1939 Map of Horseshoe Lake, 1941 Print
1939 Horseshoe Lake1941 Print · USGSThe oxbows and plantations of the Mississippi delta are captured here in the late thirties as the river redefines state boundaries. Genealogists can locate named homesteads and community centers like the Abbey Leatherman Plantation, Robinsonville, and the Hopewell Sch & Ch.2 unique versions available - 1939 Map of Jericho, 1941 Print
1939 Jericho1941 Print · USGSThe shifting Mississippi River bottomlands come to life in this late 1930s survey of the Arkansas-Tennessee border. Researchers can trace historical river landings like Happy Valley Ldg, see the vanished tracks of the St Louis San Francisco RR, and locate rural landmarks such as Mt Olive Ch & Sch. - 1939 Map of Edmondson, 1942 Print
1939 Edmondson1942 Print · USGSCrittenden and St. Francis Counties are shown in the late thirties as a landscape of rail-connected farming towns and bayous. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Garrett Cem, Macedonia Ch, and the combined Bellmeade Sch & Ch. - 1939 Map of Memphis, 1944 Print
1939 Memphis1944 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River corridor near Memphis and West Memphis is captured here just before mid-century. Researchers can trace the legacy of the riverfront through landmarks like Ensley Plantation, Bridge Junction, and historic grounds at Ross Hill Cem. - 1942 Map of Millington, 1944 Print
1942 Millington1944 Print · USGSThe Tennessee-Mississippi borderlands come alive in the 1940s, showing the rural communities between the big river and the rail lines. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Johns Church & Cem, Rhodes Store, and Bolton.2 unique versions available - 1943 Map of Collierville, 1964 Print
1943 Collierville1964 Print · USGSThe rural borderlands of Shelby and Fayette counties are captured here in the early 1940s, anchored by the rail hubs of Collierville and Rossville. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Augusta Rosenwald Sch, Magnolia Cem, and Morning Sun Ch & Cem. - 1944 Map of Hernando, 1946 Print
1944 Hernando1946 Print · USGSDeSoto County communities and the rising waters of the Arkabutla Reservoir are documented here in the mid-1940s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Betts Sch Ch & Cemetery, the Drain Family Cem, and old schools in Cockrum or Lewisburg.3 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Helena
1948 Helena1948 Print · USGSEastern Arkansas and the Mississippi Delta are captured here just after the war, showing a landscape defined by its great rivers and rail lines. Genealogists can trace family locations near Bemis Plantation, Helena, and smaller rail stops like Wheatley and Moro. - 1948 Map of Byhalia
1948 Byhalia1948 Print · USGSMarshall County in the late 1940s is captured here as a thriving network of small settlements and rail-side towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous rural landmarks like Shelby Ch & Cem, Red Banks, and the Marshall Inst Ch.3 unique versions available - 1950 Map of Helena
1950 Helena1950 Print · USGSMid-century Phillips County and the surrounding Delta region are shown at a peak of rail and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous rural communities like Old Austin, Cotton Plant, and West Helena, or follow the routes of the Missouri Pacific RR across Grand Prairie.2 unique versions available - 1952 Map of Jericho
1952 Jericho1952 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River's shifting course defines this borderland during the early 1950s, where Arkansas and Tennessee meet in a maze of chutes and islands. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous local sites like St Pauls Ch & Cem, Meneshea, and the Clarkedale Post Office. - 1953 Map of Collierville
1953 Collierville1953 Print · USGSThe rural borderlands of Shelby and Fayette counties are captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape of river bottoms and rail-side hamlets. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Chambers Chapel & Cem, Hickory Withe Sta, and Morning Sun Ch & Cem. - 1953 Map of Memphis, 1966 Print
1953 Memphis1966 Print · USGSEastern Arkansas and the Memphis riverfront are shown here during the mid-century period of regional growth and river management. Local historians can trace the paths of the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific RR through Forrest City or locate river landmarks like President's Island.3 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Horseshoe Lake
1954 Horseshoe Lake1954 Print · USGSThe Mississippi Delta riverfront in the 1950s was a landscape of expansive plantations and river landings. Genealogists can trace family names and community hubs through features like Snowden Plantation, Rosenwald Sch, and Penton Ch & Cem.2 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Mason
1954 Mason1954 Print · USGSWest Tennessee in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of rail-linked towns and deep-rooted rural institutions. Genealogists and researchers can trace family connections at the Dunlap Orphanage, Home Ferry Sch, and numerous sites like St Matthews Sch & Ch. - 1954 Map of Edmondson, 1955 Print
1954 Edmondson1955 Print · USGSCrittenden and St. Francis counties in the mid-fifties show a landscape of intricate Delta bayous and growing rural settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Truevine Ch & Cem, Greasy Corner, and Crawfordsville.2 unique versions available
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