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1950s Maps of Portland, Tennessee

Explore 6 historic maps of Portland 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 Portland'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 Portland's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Portland, TN maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Franklin, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Franklin, 1952 Print
    1951 Franklin
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Kentucky-Tennessee borderlands in the early fifties come to life on this detailed map of the Franklin area. Genealogists and historians can trace the Louisville and Nashville rail line and locate rural landmarks like Peden Mill and Union Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1954 Map of Hickory Flat, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Hickory Flat, 1956 Print
    1954 Hickory Flat
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Kentucky and Tennessee borderlands in the mid-1950s show a dense network of rural life organized around the Drakes Creek forks. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous small landmarks like Bethany Cem, Round Pond Sch, and the community of New Roe.
  7. 1956 Map of Portland, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Portland, 1957 Print
    1956 Portland
    1957 Print · USGS
    Sumner County during the mid-fifties shows a landscape of small farming hamlets and steam-era rail infrastructure. Researchers can trace family roots at Byram Chapel, locate the site of Oakmont Sch, and follow the Louisville and Nashville line through Portland.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1956 Map of Nashville, 1971 Print
    1956 Map of Nashville, 1971 Print
    1956 Nashville
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee-Kentucky borderlands come into focus in the mid-1960s as major reservoir projects transformed the Cumberland and Tennessee river valleys. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Louisville and Nashville and visit sites like Fort Campbell and Fort Donelson National Military Park.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1958 Map of Fountain Head, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Fountain Head, 1959 Print
    1958 Fountain Head
    1959 Print · USGS
    Sumner County at the end of the 1950s shows a landscape defined by the Louisville and Nashville rail line and a network of winding creek forks. Researchers can trace rural lineages through settlements like Sengtown, Rock Bridge, and Brackentown.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1959 Map of Nashville
    1959 Map of Nashville
    1959 Nashville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky come into focus during the late fifties, showing the region's transition into a modern transportation and military hub. Researchers can trace the sprawling Fort Campbell Military Reservation or locate historic rail stops along the Tennessee Central Ry and Illinois Central RR.
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