Old Maps of Portland, Tennessee for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 32 historic maps of Portland. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
- Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
- Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.
Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Portland.
Portland, TN maps
(32)- 1928 Map of Adolphus1928 Adolphus1928 Print · USGSThe Kentucky-Tennessee state line was a landscape of small schools and river crossings in the late twenties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Allen Cem, Reeders Sch, and the numerous crossings along Trammel Creek including Old Mill Ford.
- 1931 Map of Adolphus1931 Adolphus1931 Print · USGSThe Kentucky-Tennessee state line was a landscape of river fords and country schoolhouses during the late Prohibition era. Genealogists can trace family footprints through dozens of local landmarks like Old Mill Ford, McKendree Chapel, and Pinkle Cem.2 unique versions available
- 1942 Map of Gallatin1942 Gallatin1942 Print · USGSThe Tennessee-Kentucky borderlands were a crossroads of river and rail during the early war years. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through dozens of named settlements like Bethpage, Prices Mill, and Mitchellville, or locate historic river crossings such as Kirkpatricks Ferry.
- 1951 Map of Franklin, 1952 Print1951 Franklin1952 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1954 Map of Hickory Flat, 1956 Print1954 Hickory Flat1956 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1956 Map of Portland, 1957 Print1956 Portland1957 Print · USGSSumner 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
- 1956 Map of Nashville, 1971 Print1956 Nashville1971 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1958 Map of Fountain Head, 1959 Print1958 Fountain Head1959 Print · USGSSumner 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
- 1959 Map of Nashville1959 Nashville1959 Print · USGSMiddle 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.
- 1967 Map of Hickory Flat, 1969 Print1967 Hickory Flat1969 Print · USGSThe Simpson and Allen County line at the Tennessee border was a network of rural hamlets and family farmsteads in the late sixties. Researchers can find numerous burial grounds and churches like Smyrna Ch, Loving Chapel Cem, and the Round Pond Sch.
- 1968 Map of Franklin, 1969 Print1968 Franklin1969 Print · USGSThe Kentucky and Tennessee borderlands come alive in this late 1960s survey, centered on the rail hub of Franklin. Researchers can trace the rural landscape from Green Lawn Cemetery down to the creek-side community of Mitchellville and the historic Peden Mill.4 unique versions available
- 1985 Map of Bowling Green1985 Bowling Green1985 Print · USGSThe rolling borderlands of Kentucky and Tennessee are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing a landscape shaped by the Barren River and deep-rooted rail networks. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Prices Mill, Highland Academy, and Green Lawn Cem.3 unique versions available
- 2010 Map of Fountain Head, 2010 Print2010 Fountain Head2010 Print · USGSSumner County, Tennessee, is captured in detail here at the beginning of the twenty-first century, showing a landscape of small communities and family farms. Researchers can locate numerous ancestral burial grounds like Mount Moriah Cemetery and Brackentown Cemetery or trace the winding waters of Caney Fork Creek.
- 2010 Map of Franklin, 2010 Print2010 Franklin2010 Print · USGSThe Kentucky-Tennessee borderlands appear here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the growing community of Franklin. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through Chisholm Cemetery, Duval Cemetery, and the river crossings at Turner Ford Rd.
- 2010 Map of Portland, 2010 Print2010 Portland2010 Print · USGSSumner County at the start of the 2010s reveals a landscape where the growth of Portland meets a deep network of family burial sites. Genealogists can trace local heritage through Byrams Chapel Cemetery, Sang Cemetery, and the Hodges Cherry Mound Airport.
- 2010 Map of Hickory Flat, 2010 Print2010 Hickory Flat2010 Print · USGSThe Kentucky-Tennessee borderlands appear in high detail at the dawn of the new millennium, centered on the rural community of Rapids. Family historians can trace ancestral sites across several burial grounds, including Perdue Cemetery, Pirkle Cemetery, and Hobdy Cemetery.
- 2013 Map of Franklin, 2013 Print2013 Franklin2013 Print · USGSThe Kentucky-Tennessee border comes into focus in this 2012–2013 survey, detailing the rural communities spanning the state line. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like Peden Mill, Mitchellville Cem, and the community of Black Jack.
- 2013 Map of Hickory Flat, 2013 Print2013 Hickory Flat2013 Print · USGSThe borderlands between Kentucky and Tennessee are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a rural landscape anchored by small settlements. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous burial sites like Martins Chapel Cem and State Line Cem, or locate historic crossing points such as McElroy Ford.
- 2013 Map of Fountain Head, 2013 Print2013 Fountain Head2013 Print · USGSSumner County, Tennessee, is captured here in the early 2010s, showing a landscape of rural settlements and transport corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace the developments around Fountain Head, Sulphura, and the rail lines of CSX Transportation.
- 2013 Map of Portland, 2013 Print2013 Portland2013 Print · USGSSumner County in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape of growing towns and resilient rural communities along the Highland Rim Terrace. Local history enthusiasts can trace established settlements like Portland and New Deal, or locate rural landmarks such as Phillip Bradshaw Lake and Chestnut Grove.
- 2016 Map of Hickory Flat, 2016 Print2016 Hickory Flat2016 Print · USGSThe borderlands between Kentucky and Tennessee come alive in this modern survey of the rural communities surrounding Hickory Flat. Researchers can trace family history through several historic burying grounds like Martins Chapel Cem or locate traditional river crossings at Bornes Ford and McElroy Ford.
- 2016 Map of Franklin, 2016 Print2016 Franklin2016 Print · USGSThe Kentucky-Tennessee borderlands south of Franklin are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape of deep-rooted rural communities and family cemeteries. Trace local history through the streets of Mitchellville or locate ancestral sites at Peden Cem and Black Jack.
- 2016 Map of Fountain Head, 2016 Print2016 Fountain Head2016 Print · USGSSumner County as it appeared in the mid-2010s reveals a blend of municipal growth and deep-rooted rural ancestry. Genealogists can trace family locations through numerous sites like Old Fountain Head Cem, Sulphura, and Brackentown.
- 2016 Map of Portland, 2016 Print2016 Portland2016 Print · USGSSumner County at the Tennessee border reveals a landscape of dispersed agricultural communities and numerous family burial grounds during the mid-2010s. Genealogists can trace local heritage through sites like Byrams Chapel Cem, Hardin Cem, and the settlement at New Deal.
- 2019 Map of Hickory Flat, 2019 Print2019 Hickory Flat2019 Print · USGSThe Kentucky-Tennessee borderlands appear in high detail during the late twenty-teens, showing a rural landscape defined by deep creek valleys and family legacy. Researchers can locate numerous family burial grounds like Perdue Cem and Harrell Cem or trace old river crossings at Bornes Ford.
Showing maps 1-25 of 32
Top cities near Portland
- Nashville historical maps
- Hendersonville historical maps
- Gallatin historical maps
- Goodlettsville historical maps
- White House historical maps
- Franklin historical maps
See more
Top neighborhoods of Portland
- Pipers Chapel historical maps
- Scattersville historical maps
- Highland Rim Terrace historical maps
- Mitchell historical maps
- Black Jack historical maps
- Tennessee Kentucky Industrial Park historical maps
Frequently asked questions
- What are the different types of historical maps available for Portland?
- What is the oldest map of Portland?
- Where can I purchase historical maps of Portland for my home or office?
- Where can I download high-res historical maps of Portland?
- Are there historical topographic maps available for Portland?
- Is there historical aerial imagery available for Portland?
- Where are historical maps of Portland sourced from?











