1950s Maps of Sullivan County, Tennessee

Explore 12 historic maps of Sullivan County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Sullivan County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Sullivan County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Sullivan County, TN maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Winston-Salem, 1974 Print
    1953 Map of Winston-Salem, 1974 Print
    1953 Winston-Salem
    1974 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont and Virginia highlands meet in the mid-1950s, a landscape defined by the tobacco and textile hubs of the Blue Ridge foothills. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river geography connecting Winston-Salem to mountain towns like Mount Airy and Galax.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Johnson City
    1955 Map of Johnson City
    1955 Johnson City
    1955 Print · USGS
    East Tennessee and the bordering highlands of Virginia and Kentucky appear here during the post-war industrial boom. You can trace the complex network of mountain ridges and new TVA lakes, from Johnson City to the coalfields near Middlesboro and Lynch.

  3. 1955 Map of Winston-Salem
    1955 Map of Winston-Salem
    1955 Winston-Salem
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Central Blue Ridge and Piedmont transition are captured here in the mid-fifties, from the industrial hub of Winston-Salem to the high peaks of Southwest Virginia. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Richmond Hill Ch, Siloam Ch, and the old rail stops along the Southern Railway.

  4. 1957 Map of Johnson City, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Johnson City, 1966 Print
    1957 Johnson City
    1966 Print · USGS
    Upper East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia are shown here during the mid-sixties transition of the Appalachians. Researchers can trace the industrial rail hubs of Kingsport, the sprawling waters of Cherokee Lake, and the historic Cumberland Gap.

  5. 1959 Map of Boone Dam, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Boone Dam, 1960 Print
    1959 Boone Dam
    1960 Print · USGS
    Sullivan and Washington Counties are captured in a period of major change as the TVA dam projects reshaped the Holston Valley. Researchers can trace family roots at Hales Chapel, explore the early footprint of Tri-City Airport, or locate the submerged bends of the Watauga River.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1959 Map of Church Hill, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Church Hill, 1960 Print
    1959 Church Hill
    1960 Print · USGS
    Hawkins County in the late fifties shows a landscape of river-bend industry and deep-rooted valley settlements. Genealogists can trace family plots like Patterson Cem and Hord Cem, or locate landmarks like Old Union Church and Bradshaw Mill.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1959 Map of Kingsport, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Kingsport, 1960 Print
    1959 Kingsport
    1960 Print · USGS
    Kingsport and its surrounding river valleys reached a peak of industrial development and suburban growth during the late fifties. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local sites like Oak Hill Cem, Lynn View High School, and the historic Fort Robinson.
    6 unique versions available

  8. 1959 Map of Indian Springs, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Indian Springs, 1961 Print
    1959 Indian Springs
    1961 Print · USGS
    Sullivan County at the close of the 1950s shows a landscape of ridge-top farms and growing valley suburbs along the Virginia Tennessee border. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Pettyjohn Mill, Huddle Mill, and numerous cemeteries including Hickman Cem and Baker Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1959 Map of Sullivan Gardens, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Sullivan Gardens, 1962 Print
    1959 Sullivan Gardens
    1962 Print · USGS
    Sullivan County and Washington County meet here during the late fifties, where the river landscape was being reshaped by modern infrastructure. Researchers can locate dozens of family burial sites like Easley Cem and early landmarks such as Kincheloe Mill and Pactolus Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1959 Map of Bluff City, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Bluff City, 1962 Print
    1959 Bluff City
    1962 Print · USGS
    Sullivan County and the convergence of the Holston and Watauga Rivers are captured here in the late fifties. Researchers can trace family history through dozens of rural landmarks, from New Bethel Cem to the Mary Hughes High School and Galloway Mill.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1959 Map of Bristol, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Bristol, 1962 Print
    1959 Bristol
    1962 Print · USGS
    Bristol and the surrounding state-line hills are captured here in the late fifties, showing a bustling railroad hub at its peak. Researchers can trace family sites at Glenwood Cem or locate old community anchors like Paperville and Three Springs Ch.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1959 Map of Blountville, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Blountville, 1962 Print
    1959 Blountville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Sullivan County at the edge of the Virginia border is shown here as a landscape of tight-knit valley settlements and family ridges. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of sites like Booher Cem and Latture Ridge, or locate old landmarks like Thomas Bridge and the Walnut Hill Sch.
    5 unique versions available

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