Historical Maps of Polk County, Tennessee

What stories do these 174 old maps tell about Polk County's past? From 1886 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Polk County's history through maps:

  • Trace Polk County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Polk County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Polk County, TN maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Cleveland
    1886 Map of Cleveland
    1886 Cleveland
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Cleveland, Hamilton County, and others.

  2. 1886 Map of Dalton
    1886 Map of Dalton
    1886 Dalton
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Dalton, Tennessee, and others.

  3. 1888 Map of Ellijay
    1888 Map of Ellijay
    1888 Ellijay
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Ellijay, North Carolina, and others.

  4. 1892 Map of Cleveland
    1892 Map of Cleveland
    1892 Cleveland
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Cleveland, Hamilton County, and others.

  5. 1892 Map of Dalton
    1892 Map of Dalton
    1892 Dalton
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Dalton, Tennessee, and others.

  6. 1892 Map of Ellijay
    1892 Map of Ellijay
    1892 Ellijay
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Ellijay, North Carolina, and others.

  7. 1892 Map of Ellijay
    1892 Map of Ellijay
    1892 Ellijay
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Ellijay, North Carolina, and others.

  8. 1893 Map of Murphy
    1893 Map of Murphy
    1893 Murphy
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Murphy, Tennessee, and others.

  9. 1893 Map of Murphy, 1898 Print
    1893 Map of Murphy, 1898 Print
    1893 Murphy
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Murphy, Tennessee, and others.

  10. 1893 Map of Murphy, 1901 Print
    1893 Map of Murphy, 1901 Print
    1893 Murphy
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Murphy, Tennessee, and others.

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