Historical Maps of Shelby County, Tennessee

What stories do these 159 old maps tell about Shelby County's past? From 1908 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 Shelby County's history through maps:

  • Trace Shelby County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
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Begin your journey into Shelby County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Shelby County, TN maps

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  1. 1908 Map of Lake Cormorant, 1961 Print
    1908 Map of Lake Cormorant, 1961 Print
    1908 Lake Cormorant
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including DeSoto County, Tennessee, and others.

  2. 1912 Map of Lake Cormorant
    1912 Map of Lake Cormorant
    1912 Lake Cormorant
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including DeSoto County, Tennessee, and others.

  3. 1912 Map of Lake Cormorant, 1921 Print
    1912 Map of Lake Cormorant, 1921 Print
    1912 Lake Cormorant
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including DeSoto County, Tennessee, and others.

  4. 1912 Map of Lake Cormorant, 1945 Print
    1912 Map of Lake Cormorant, 1945 Print
    1912 Lake Cormorant
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including DeSoto County, Tennessee, and others.

  5. 1916 Map of Memphis, 1954 Print
    1916 Map of Memphis, 1954 Print
    1916 Memphis
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Memphis, Arkansas, and others.

  6. 1925 Map of Memphis
    1925 Map of Memphis
    1925 Memphis
    1925 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Memphis, Arkansas, and others.

  7. 1927 Map of Memphis
    1927 Map of Memphis
    1927 Memphis
    1927 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Memphis, Arkansas, and others.

  8. 1927 Map of Memphis, 1932 Print
    1927 Map of Memphis, 1932 Print
    1927 Memphis
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Memphis, Arkansas, and others.

  9. 1931 Map of Horseshoe Lake
    1931 Map of Horseshoe Lake
    1931 Horseshoe Lake
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Horseshoe Lake, Tennessee, and others.

  10. 1931 Map of Jericho
    1931 Map of Jericho
    1931 Jericho
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Jericho, Tennessee, and others.

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