1930s Maps of Bristol, Tennessee

Explore 11 historic maps of Bristol from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — 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 Bristol's landscape evolved across the 1930s, 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 1930s, 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.
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Start exploring Bristol's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.


Bristol, TN maps

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  1. 1934 Map of Holston Valley
    1934 Map of Holston Valley
    1934 Holston Valley
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Holston Valley was a landscape of river fords and rural outposts in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace family ties through Stuffels Cem, locate old mills like Old Kings Mill, and find river crossings at Shady Ford.

  2. 1934 Map of Bristol
    1934 Map of Bristol
    1934 Bristol
    1934 Print · USGS
    The border-straddling community of Bristol is shown at a mid-thirties crossroads of rail and road. Local historians can trace the foundations of the area through the Bristol Landing Field, Beidleman Mill, and dozens of rural schools and churches.

  3. 1935 Map of Blountville
    1935 Map of Blountville
    1935 Blountville
    1935 Print · USGS
    Sullivan County and the Virginia borderlands are documented here in the mid-1930s, showing a rural landscape organized around the county seat and mountain ridges. Genealogists can trace family locations near Hickory Grove Sch, Linville Cave, and the Sullivan County Farm.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1935 Map of Beaver Creek
    1935 Map of Beaver Creek
    1935 Beaver Creek
    1935 Print · USGS
    The border city of Bristol serves as a bustling rail and highway hub in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Beidleman Mill, Mountain View Cemetery, and the Twin States Fairgrounds.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1935 Map of Mages
    1935 Map of Mages
    1935 Mages
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee-Virginia borderlands appear here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of ridge-and-valley settlements and rural crossroads. Researchers can locate numerous family-centered sites including Pyles Cem, St Joseph Ch, and Mill Point.

  6. 1935 Map of Bluff City
    1935 Map of Bluff City
    1935 Bluff City
    1935 Print · USGS
    Bluff City and Piney Flats thrive during the mid-1930s along the rail-and-river corridors of Upper East Tennessee. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Allison Mill, Poplar Ridge Ch, and the many islands along the Watauga River.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1938 Map of Bristol
    1938 Map of Bristol
    1938 Bristol
    1938 Print · USGS
    Bristol straddles the Tennessee-Virginia border in the late 1930s, serving as a vital rail and educational hub. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of Sullins College, locate family plots in Mountain View Cemetery, or find the old Beidleman Mill and Ratledge Store.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1938 Map of Holston Valley
    1938 Map of Holston Valley
    1938 Holston Valley
    1938 Print · USGS
    The Holston River valley at the Tennessee-Virginia border in the late 1930s shows a landscape of river fords and mountain ridges. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Stuffels Cem, King Mill, and the Holston Valley Sch before the landscape was altered.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1938 Map of Blountville, 1954 Print
    1938 Map of Blountville, 1954 Print
    1938 Blountville
    1954 Print · USGS
    Sullivan County and the Virginia borderlands are captured here in the late thirties as a network of ridge-top schools and valley churches. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Latture Cem, Fraley Institute, and the local County Farm.

  10. 1939 Map of Blountville
    1939 Map of Blountville
    1939 Blountville
    1939 Print · USGS
    Sullivan County near the Virginia border is captured here in the late thirties, centered on the historic seat of Blountville. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Latture Cem, Fraley Institute, and numerous rural schoolhouses like Oakview Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1939 Map of Bluff City, 1954 Print
    1939 Map of Bluff City, 1954 Print
    1939 Bluff City
    1954 Print · USGS
    Sullivan County at the dawn of the 1940s reveals a landscape defined by the winding South Fork Holston and Watauga rivers. You can trace the sites of early industry and education at Shaver Mill, Austin Springs, and the Poplar Ridge Sch.
    2 unique versions available

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