1930s Maps of Unicoi County, Tennessee

Explore 18 historic maps of Unicoi County 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.

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Unicoi County, TN maps

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  1. 1934 Map of Iron Mtn Gap
    1934 Map of Iron Mtn Gap
    1934 Iron Mtn Gap
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee and North Carolina borderlands in the mid-1930s reveal a landscape of isolated mountain communities and early forest conservation. Genealogists can trace family names at Cochran Store and located remote school sites like Tiger Creek Sch or McKinney Sch.

  2. 1935 Map of Chestoa
    1935 Map of Chestoa
    1935 Chestoa
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee and North Carolina borderlands come alive in the mid-1930s as the Clinchfield RR snakes through the Nolichucky River gorge. Researchers can trace rural life through numerous landmarks like Love Station, Raven Cliff Sch, and Newdale Ch.

  3. 1935 Map of Erwin
    1935 Map of Erwin
    1935 Erwin
    1935 Print · USGS
    Unicoi County during the mid-1930s shows a landscape shaped by the Clinchfield railroad and the winding Nolichucky River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Jobes Cem, Lamar Sch, and the community of Embreeville.

  4. 1935 Map of Huntdale
    1935 Map of Huntdale
    1935 Huntdale
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Nolichucky River valley comes alive in the mid-1930s as the Clinchfield RR winds through the mountains of Mitchell and Yancey Counties. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of small community hubs including Huntdale, the Brummett Creek Sch, and Jacobs Mill.

  5. 1935 Map of Bald Creek
    1935 Map of Bald Creek
    1935 Bald Creek
    1935 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina's high country is captured here in the mid-1930s, documenting the remote mountain valleys and ridge-top borders of Yancey County. Genealogists can trace family homes near Possumtrot, Bee Log, and rural schools like Horton Hill Sch.

  6. 1935 Map of Unicoi
    1935 Map of Unicoi
    1935 Unicoi
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Unicoi area in the mid-1930s reveals a mountain landscape of tight-knit valley settlements and extensive national forest trails. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Clinchfield and Ohio RR, the CCC Camp Cordell Hull, and family-named sites like Jones Chapel and Swingle Cem.

  7. 1935 Map of Johnson City
    1935 Map of Johnson City
    1935 Johnson City
    1935 Print · USGS
    Johnson City and the Watauga River valley thrive as a railroad and collegiate center in the years before the second world war. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Simmons Cem, old schoolhouses such as Range Sch, and the early St John Landing Field.

  8. 1936 Map of Sams Gap
    1936 Map of Sams Gap
    1936 Sams Gap
    1936 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina and Tennessee borderlands come alive in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of high ridges and deep hollows before modern development. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Shelton Cem, English Bright Hope Sch, and the Flume Mill.

  9. 1936 Map of Flag Pond
    1936 Map of Flag Pond
    1936 Flag Pond
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee and North Carolina borderlands come alive in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of high ridges and secluded valley settlements. Researchers can trace the original path of the Appalachian Trail past family landmarks like Harris Mill and the Clearbranch Post Office.

  10. 1936 Map of Telford
    1936 Map of Telford
    1936 Telford
    1936 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1930s, the Nolichucky River valley supported a landscape of water-powered industry and mountain mining. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Washington College, Broylesville Mill, and the Peach Orchard Mine.

  11. 1939 Map of Erwin
    1939 Map of Erwin
    1939 Erwin
    1939 Print · USGS
    Before the onset of the 1940s, this Unicoi County landscape was defined by the Clinchfield railroad and the Embree Iron Co mining works. Genealogists can trace family names at Jobs Cem or Bumpass Cove Cem and locate rural landmarks like Bethel Ch and Lamar Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1939 Map of Bald Creek
    1939 Map of Bald Creek
    1939 Bald Creek
    1939 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina and Tennessee borderlands appear here in the late 1930s, showing a rugged landscape of high peaks and river-valley settlements. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Cane River (P.O.), Piney Grove Sch, and Robinson Cem during an era when the Appalachian Trail was newly established.
    7 unique versions available

  13. 1939 Map of Telford
    1939 Map of Telford
    1939 Telford
    1939 Print · USGS
    The Nolichucky River valley in the late 1930s reveals a landscape of established colleges and river-bend farms before modern development. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural centers like Washington College, Telford, and the Peach Orchard Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1939 Map of Unicoi
    1939 Map of Unicoi
    1939 Unicoi
    1939 Print · USGS
    The Unicoi area at the start of the 1940s is a rugged landscape of rail-connected valleys and high mountain gaps. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original Appalachian Trail through Low Gap or locate family sites like Peterson Cem and CCC Camp Cordell Hull.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1939 Map of Chestoa
    1939 Map of Chestoa
    1939 Chestoa
    1939 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee and North Carolina borderlands in the late thirties were defined by the deep gorge of the Nolichucky River and the winding Clinchfield RR. Genealogists and hikers can trace old mountain routes like the Appalachian Trail past Lost Cove and schools like Temple Hill Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  16. 1939 Map of Huntdale
    1939 Map of Huntdale
    1939 Huntdale
    1939 Print · USGS
    The Nolichucky River valley along the North Carolina and Tennessee border is shown here just before the Second World War. Genealogists can trace family roots through mountain settlements like Huntdale, rural landmarks like Worrick Cem, and the path of the Clinchfield Railroad.
    5 unique versions available

  17. 1939 Map of Flag Pond
    1939 Map of Flag Pond
    1939 Flag Pond
    1939 Print · USGS
    The Unicoi County mountains at the end of the 1930s reveal a landscape of high-altitude settlements and family-named ridges. Researchers can trace the early Appalachian Trail route past Flag Pond, Harris Mill, and rural sites like Sams Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1939 Map of Sams Gap, 1960 Print
    1939 Map of Sams Gap, 1960 Print
    1939 Sams Gap
    1960 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of the North Carolina and Tennessee border come alive in this late 1930s survey. Genealogists and historians can trace family land near Blankenship Cem, Halls Store, and Upper Laurel Ch in the shadow of the Bald Mountains.
    5 unique versions available

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