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1950s Maps of Union County, Tennessee

Explore 14 historic maps of Union County 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 Union County'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 Union County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Union County, TN maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Demory
    1952 Map of Demory
    1952 Demory
    1952 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Clinch and Powell Rivers in Campbell County is shown here following the creation of Norris Lake. Genealogists and local historians can locate dozens of family burial grounds and rural institutions like the Baker Forge Memorial Cemetery, Grantsboro Cemetery, and Demory Church.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1952 Map of Luttrell, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Luttrell, 1954 Print
    1952 Luttrell
    1954 Print · USGS
    Northeast of Knoxville in the early fifties, this area shows a landscape defined by the ridgelines of Clinch Mountain and the Holston River. Researchers can trace numerous family cemeteries and local institutions such as Cedar Ford Church, Lea Springs, and the Southern railroad line.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1952 Map of Maynardville, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Maynardville, 1954 Print
    1952 Maynardville
    1954 Print · USGS
    Maynardville and the surrounding Tennessee valleys are captured here during the early 1950s, a time when the landscape was adapting to the creation of NORRIS LAKE. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like the Berry-Peters Mill, Ellisons Store, and the Pleasant View Church.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1952 Map of Ausmus, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Ausmus, 1954 Print
    1952 Ausmus
    1954 Print · USGS
    Claiborne and Union counties are shown in the early fifties as the Powell River reaches the waters of Norris Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace scores of family burial grounds and landmarks like Speedwell, Collins Mill, and Rush Strong School.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1952 Map of Clouds, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Clouds, 1954 Print
    1952 Clouds
    1954 Print · USGS
    Claiborne County's ridge-and-hollow country is captured here in the early fifties as the Powell River and Norris Lake define the landscape. Local historians can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Lonesome Valley School, New Hope Church, and Sandlick.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1952 Map of Graveston, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Graveston, 1954 Print
    1952 Graveston
    1954 Print · USGS
    Union and Knox Counties are shown in the early fifties as the rural landscape of East Tennessee maintained its tight-knit network of ridge-side farms and rail-line towns. Genealogists can trace family names across dozens of sites like the Alder Springs Cemetery, Bullrun School, and the community of Corryton.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1952 Map of Powder Springs, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Powder Springs, 1955 Print
    1952 Powder Springs
    1955 Print · USGS
    Tucked between the parallel ridges of East Tennessee in the early fifties, this area shows a landscape shaped by the Clinch River and new lakeside developments. Local researchers can locate dozens of family burial grounds and country steeples, including Hammock Cemetery, Pennington Chapel, and the Walker Ford Lookout Tower.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1952 Map of Well Spring, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Well Spring, 1955 Print
    1952 Well Spring
    1955 Print · USGS
    Life along the Powell River in the early fifties is preserved here, as rural communities adjusted to the presence of Norris Lake. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of sites like Well Spring Cemetery, Cawood School, and Hayes Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1952 Map of White Hollow, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of White Hollow, 1955 Print
    1952 White Hollow
    1955 Print · USGS
    Surrounding the intricate fingers of Norris Lake in the early 1950s, this area shows a landscape transformed by water and conservation. Researchers can trace dozens of family-named landmarks and cemeteries like Lays Cemetery and New Mossy Spring Cemetery near Lindamood.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1952 Map of Big Ridge Park, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Big Ridge Park, 1955 Print
    1952 Big Ridge Park
    1955 Print · USGS
    The ridge-and-valley country of East Tennessee is captured here in the early fifties as the reservoir era matured. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through New Loyston Cemetery, Arevilo School, and the settlements of Paulette and Warwicktown.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 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.
  34. 1956 Map of Corbin, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Corbin, 1966 Print
    1956 Corbin
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Kentucky and Tennessee borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region's shift toward modern interstate travel and reservoir development. Genealogists and historians can trace old community lines near Albany and Monticello or locate early rail junctions along the Southern and Tennessee Central lines.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 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.
  40. 1958 Map of Corbin
    1958 Map of Corbin
    1958 Corbin
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Upper Cumberland borderlands appear in the late 1950s as massive reservoirs and early atomic-era growth reshape the region. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks near Lake Cumberland, Oak Ridge, and the Cumberland National Forest.
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