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1950s Maps of Kingsport, Tennessee

Explore 7 historic maps of Kingsport 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 Kingsport's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

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

Kingsport, TN maps

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  1. 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.
  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.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
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