Historical Maps of Memphis, Tennessee

What stories do these 12 old maps tell about Memphis's past? From 1956 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 Memphis's history through maps:

  • Trace Memphis'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.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Memphis's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Memphis, TN maps

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  1. 1956 Map of Blytheville, 1964 Print
    1956 Map of Blytheville, 1964 Print
    1956 Blytheville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Memphis, including Blytheville, Alabama, and others.

  2. 1956 Map of Blytheville, 1973 Print
    1956 Map of Blytheville, 1973 Print
    1956 Blytheville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Memphis, including Blytheville, Alabama, and others.

  3. 1959 Map of Blytheville
    1959 Map of Blytheville
    1959 Blytheville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Memphis, including Blytheville, Alabama, and others.

  4. 1960 Map of Bartlett, 1963 Print
    1960 Map of Bartlett, 1963 Print
    1960 Bartlett
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Memphis, including Bartlett, and others.

  5. 1961 Map of Bartlett
    1961 Map of Bartlett
    1961 Bartlett
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Memphis, including Bartlett, and others.

  6. 1965 Map of Southeast Memphis, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Southeast Memphis, 1967 Print
    1965 Southeast Memphis
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Memphis, including Shelby County, and others.

  7. 1965 Map of Southeast Memphis, 1974 Print
    1965 Map of Southeast Memphis, 1974 Print
    1965 Southeast Memphis
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Memphis, including Shelby County, and others.

  8. 1965 Map of Southeast Memphis, 1984 Print
    1965 Map of Southeast Memphis, 1984 Print
    1965 Southeast Memphis
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Memphis, including Shelby County, and others.

  9. 1965 Map of Southeast Memphis, 1994 Print
    1965 Map of Southeast Memphis, 1994 Print
    1965 Southeast Memphis
    1994 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Memphis, including Shelby County, and others.

  10. 1986 Map of Memphis East
    1986 Map of Memphis East
    1986 Memphis East
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Memphis, including Fayette County, Haywood County, and others.

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